Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €20.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
TotalEnergies has exited the petrol station business in order to focus on promising energy markets
- In May 2023, the French group TotalEnergies sold its petrol stations in Germany to the Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. The deal, worth €3.4 billion, was finalised in December 2023.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Biggest companies in the Petrol Stations in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Orlen Deutschland GmbH | 3,376.0 | |
BP Europa SE | 1,892.0 | |
Shell Deutschland GmbH | 1,669.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Fuels, Other products and services. Fuels is the largest segment of the Petrol Stations in Germany.
Trends and Insights
There are various distribution models for fuels in the industry
- Fuels primarily include petrol and diesel.
- More insights available in the full report
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The core activity of the industry is the sale of motor fuels to private and business customers. Additional services offered by petrol stations, such as car repairs or sales in petrol station shops, also fall under the industry definition. The income generated in this way is added in full to the industry turnover, while only the commissions are included in fuel sales for petrol stations that are contractually closely tied to mineral oil companies.
What's included in this industry?
FuelsservicesCompanies
Orlen Deutschland GmbHBP Europa SEShell Deutschland GmbHPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
BIG FIVEA-SOCIETYB-SOCIETYFREE PETROL STATIONSYARD OR COMPANY PETROL STATIONIndustry Code
WZ 47.30 - Petrol Stations in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Business with additional revenue is the real profit driver in the industry. By contrast, it is becoming increasingly difficult to operate profitably with fuel sales alone.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The operation of car washes is part of the business concept at many petrol stations. However, maintaining the facilities is only worthwhile if enough customers make regular u...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Central region has the most petrol stations compared to the other regions. The reason for this is the fact that the Central region is the most populous region in Germany ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The so-called Big Five dominate the market. They are part of the major mineral oil groups or co-operate closely with them. This means they are ideally vertically integrated, ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The Big Five are pursuing the strategy of shifting their focus to generating additional income. Branches that are not suitable for this are either transferred internally to f...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Orlen Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of BP Europa SE's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Shell Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Orlen Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for BP Europa SE, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Shell Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The sales staff at petrol stations must comply with the Youth Protection Act. It prohibits the sale of alcohol to children and young people under the age of 14, while case-sp...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The minimum wage increase in 2022 has led to a significant rise in personnel costs. However, in many cases, the owners themselves work as managers or in customer service with...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Petrol Stations industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Petrol Stations industry in Germany is €20.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Petrol Stations in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 5,450 businesses in the Petrol Stations industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Petrol Stations industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Petrol Stations industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Petrol Stations industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Petrol Stations industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Petrol Stations market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Petrol Stations market in Germany are Orlen Deutschland GmbH, BP Europa SE and Shell Deutschland GmbH
What does the Petrol Stations in Germany include?
Fuels and services are part of the Petrol Stations industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Petrol Stations in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Orlen Deutschland GmbH.
How competitive is the Petrol Stations industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Petrol Stations industry in Germany.
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Competitors
- Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany
- Motor Vehicle Parts Retailers in Germany
- Supermarkets in Germany
- Tobacconists in Germany
- Newsagents & Stationary Stores in Germany
Complementors
- Fuel Wholesaling in Germany
International industries
- Gas Stations in the US
- Gas Stations in Canada
- Petrol Stations in the UK
- Petrol Stations in Ireland
- Gas Stations in China
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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