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Petroleum Refining in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The development of industry turnover is heavily dependent on the global market price for crude oil. Since 2020, industry turnover has risen by an average of 8.8% per year. The coronavirus crisis and the Ukraine conflict have significantly increased the volatility of the price of crude oil and thus the volatility of industry turnover. Sales of fossil fuels have decreased structurally, which is due to the accelerated switch to renewable energies and the tightened climate policy. In addition, numerous plants have lost profitability due to falling capacity utilisation and rising production costs. In particular, the discontinuation of Russian oil imports due to sanctions against Russia in 2022 has made procurement more expensive, as more supplies had to be sourced from regions such as Norway and Kazakhstan. The changeover required technical adjustments and additional infrastructure investments, which further increased costs. At the same time, rising CO2 prices and stricter requirements of the European Emissions Trading System led to a significant increase in costs, which weakened margins. As a result, companies have reduced their fossil fuel production lines and invested more in green hydrogen technologies and carbon capture plants. The switch to alternative energy sources and sustainable raw materials marked the beginning of a structural reduction in traditional refinery capacities in Germany.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released November 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Petroleum Refining industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C19.20DE. The mineral processing industry involves the production of fuels from crude oil, minerals and their fractionation products. Various products such as engine fuels, combustibles and lubricants are created in the processing process. The production of industrial gases is not part of the industry. Related terms covered in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany include renewable energies, fractioning, pipeline, big five, free petrol stations, cetan number, emissions trading, heat pump and e-fuels.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Petroleum Refining industry in Germany include Diesel fuel, Petrol and Heating oil.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany include BP Europa SE, Shell Deutschland GmbH and TotalEnergies Holdings Deutschland GmbH.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany is €136.8bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 88 businesses in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany?
The Petroleum Refining industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany?
The Petroleum Refining industry in Germany is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 8.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany are BP Europa SE, Shell Deutschland GmbH and TotalEnergies Holdings Deutschland GmbH
What does the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany include?
Diesel fuel and Petrol are part of the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany is BP Europa SE.
How competitive is the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Petroleum Refining industry in Germany.
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