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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers : Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Statistics        2019        2020        2021        2022        2023
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

The Petroleum & Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers industry is highly reliant upon the global economy and geopolitical events. Key trends affecting the industry include fluctuations in oil prices, digitalization of operations, climate change, and increasing regulations.

One of the significant trends affecting the industry is the price fluctuations of crude oil, which is driven by supply and demand factors in the global market. This volatility creates a level of unpredictability for wholesalers, who must adjust their pricing and inventory management strategies accordingly.

Another trend impacting the industry is the digitalization of operations. Many companies are implementing digital technologies such as big data analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Climate change and growing concerns about environmental sustainability are also driving trends in the industry. Customers are seeking out cleaner and more efficient fuels, such as natural gas, and companies are investing in renewable energy sources as well as carbon capture and storage technologies.

Lastly, there is an increasing regulatory focus on safety, security, and environmental protection. Companies are being held accountable for their impact on the environment, and this is driving changes in operational practices to minimize risks and enhance compliance. The industry will need to continue to adapt to these trends to remain competitive and relevant in the future.



Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Oil Well, Oil Field, Oil Refinery, And Pipeline Machinery, Equipment, And Supplies

Industrial Containers And Supplies

Grocery Specialties

Chemicals And Allied Products, Excluding Agricultural Chemicals, Plastics, Industrial And Natural Gases, Liquefied Petroleum (Lp

Biofuels, Including Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, And Gasohol Not Included With Petroleum Products

Other Chemicals And Allied Products

Automotive Chemicals, Including Polishes And Cleaners, Fuel And Oil Additives, And Antifreeze

Refined Petroleum Products, Excluding Liquefied Petroleum (Lp)

Aviation Gasoline

Motor Gasoline

Special Naphtha

Jet Fuel, Naphtha Or Kerosene

No. 2 Distillate Fuel Oil, Including No. 2 Diesel And No. 2 Heating Oil

All Other Distillate Fuel Oil, Including No. 1 And No. 4 Diesel And Heating Oil

Residual Fuel Oil, Including No. 5 And No. 6 Heavy Diesel

Lubricating Oil And Greases

Liquefied Petroleum (Lp)

Crude Oil

Other Petroleum Products, Including Asphalt Binder, Road Oil, And Wax

Farm Supplies

Insecticides, Fungicides, And Pesticides

Other Agricultural Chemicals And Fertilizers

Seeds And Bulbs For Planting

Service Receipts And Labor Charges, Including Installed Parts

Miscellaneous Commodities

Pipeline Transportation Receipts

Rental And Operating Lease Receipts



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 9%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers4%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 6%
Sales and Related Occupations 18%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 14%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 14%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 12%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 14%
Production Occupations 5%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 36%
Motor Vehicle Operators 15%
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 15%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 8%
Material Moving Workers 19%
Laborers and Material Movers 17%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8%
Stockers and Order Fillers 7%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers industry.
Source:
IncFact




Innovation News



Recent Federal Contracts for Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers

  • Feb 26, 2024: EAGLE AVIATION RESOURCES, LTD. A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Las Vegas, NV) awarded $827,354
  • Feb 26, 2024: MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES (Washington, DC) awarded $56,000
  • Feb 14, 2024: SONOL ISRAEL LTD. (Netanya, ) awarded $55,390
  • Feb 09, 2024: LIQUILUX GAS CORPORATION (Ponce, PR) awarded $7,821
  • Feb 08, 2024: COLEMAN OIL COMPANY, LLC (Lewiston, ID) awarded $1,556
  • Feb 08, 2024: STANDARD PETROLEUM LOGISTICS INC (Columbia, MD) awarded $24,000




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