Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Taking off
The Jet Fuel Production industry has had its share of turbulence since 2007, but clear skies are expected over the next five years. As the price of crude oil has risen industry players have passed costs downstream, padding revenue and profit. Revenue took a nosedive in 2009 as travel plummeted, but the industry has regained control and steadily righted itself. Over the five years to 2017, the industry will experience positive growth, without the volatility. However, the trade-weighed index, a measurement of the US dollar against other currencies, is expected to slowly increase, which will pose a threat to industry revenue.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Jet Fuel Production industry exhibits a medium level of market share concentration. In 2012, the top companies are estimated to account for almost half of all industry revenue. The dominant companies in this industry exhibit vertical integration through the pursuit of exploration and distribution activities in addition to the refining of crude oil into jet fuel. Vertical integration lowers the per unit cost of jet fuel production, as the company retains ownership of the product throughout the supply chain and avoids purchase costs for raw inputs of crude oil. As a result, competition is limited, as producers lacking vertical integration generally fail to compete on price thanks to their increased purchase costs... purchase to read more