U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO)), By Application (Bulk Carrier, Oil Tanker, Container, General Cargo), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Summary
The U.S. bunker fuel market size was estimated at USD 22.80 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.51 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030. The market is witnessing steady growth, driven by the expansion of global maritime trade and the demand for reliable marine fuel solutions.
Key drivers of the U.S. bunker fuel industry include container traffic growth at major ports, rising coastal and international trade activity, and increasing energy demand from maritime transport. In addition, the enforcement of IMO 2020 sulfur regulations and the U.S. environmental policies are pushing a shift toward cleaner marine fuels such as VLSFO, MGO, and LNG.
Technological progress is also vital, with innovations such as advanced fuel blending methods and digital fuel monitoring systems enhancing both efficiency and regulatory compliance. These technologies support improved fuel quality management, real-time fuel consumption tracking, and more efficient logistics resulting in lower emissions and operational cost savings. The shift toward low-sulfur and alternative marine fuels reflects a broader industry commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible shipping practices. The U.S. bunker fuel market is experiencing a phase of dynamic transformation, driven by evolving regulatory landscapes, cleaner fuel demand, and operational innovations.
U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. bunker fuel market report based on type and application:
The U.S. bunker fuel market size was estimated at USD 22.80 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.51 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030. The market is witnessing steady growth, driven by the expansion of global maritime trade and the demand for reliable marine fuel solutions.
Key drivers of the U.S. bunker fuel industry include container traffic growth at major ports, rising coastal and international trade activity, and increasing energy demand from maritime transport. In addition, the enforcement of IMO 2020 sulfur regulations and the U.S. environmental policies are pushing a shift toward cleaner marine fuels such as VLSFO, MGO, and LNG.
Technological progress is also vital, with innovations such as advanced fuel blending methods and digital fuel monitoring systems enhancing both efficiency and regulatory compliance. These technologies support improved fuel quality management, real-time fuel consumption tracking, and more efficient logistics resulting in lower emissions and operational cost savings. The shift toward low-sulfur and alternative marine fuels reflects a broader industry commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible shipping practices. The U.S. bunker fuel market is experiencing a phase of dynamic transformation, driven by evolving regulatory landscapes, cleaner fuel demand, and operational innovations.
U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. bunker fuel market report based on type and application:
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
- Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)
- High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO)
- Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
- Others
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
- Bulk Carrier
- Oil Tanker
- Container
- General Cargo
- Chemical Tanker
- Fishing Vessels
- Gas Tanker
- Others
CHAPTER 1. METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
CHAPTER 3. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS & SCOPE
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Regulatory Framework (regulations given)
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4.3. Industry Challenges
3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
3.5.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
CHAPTER 4. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET: TYPE ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. U.S. Bunker Fuel Market: Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
4.3. Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)
4.3.1. U.S. Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.4. High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO)
4.4.1. U.S. High Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.5. Marine Gas (MGO)
4.5.1. U.S. Marine Gas Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.6. Other
4.6.1. U.S. Other Fuel Type Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
CHAPTER 5. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET: APPLICATION ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. U.S. Bunker Fuel Market: Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Bulk Carrier
5.3.1. U.S. Bulk Carrier Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.4. Oil Tanker
5.4.1. U.S. Oil Tanker Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.5. Container
5.5.1. U.S. Container Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.6. General Cargo
5.6.1. U.S. General Cargo Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.7. Chemical Tanker
5.7.1. U.S. Chemical Tanker Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.8. Fishing Vessels
5.8.1. U.S. Fishing Vessels Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.9. Gas Tanker
5.9.1. U.S. Gas Tanker Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.10. Others
5.10.1. U.S. Other Application Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
CHAPTER 6. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET - COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Categorization
6.3. Company Heat Map
6.4. Position Analysis, 2024
6.5. Strategy Mapping
6.5.1. Expansion
6.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
6.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
6.5.4. New Product Launches
6.5.5. Research and Development
6.6. Company Profiles
6.6.1. ExxonMobil Corporation
6.6.1.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.1.2. Financial performance
6.6.1.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.1.4. Recent developments
6.6.2. Chevron Corporation
6.6.2.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.2.2. Financial performance
6.6.2.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.2.4. Recent developments
6.6.3. BP plc
6.6.3.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.3.2. Financial performance
6.6.3.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.3.4. Recent developments
6.6.4. World Kinect Corporation
6.6.4.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.4.2. Financial performance
6.6.4.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.4.4. Recent developments
6.6.5. Clipper Oil Company
6.6.5.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.5.2. Financial performance
6.6.5.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.5.4. Recent developments
6.6.6. NuStar Energy L.P.
6.6.6.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.6.2. Financial performance
6.6.6.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.6.4. Recent developments
6.6.7. Sprague Energy. Energy
6.6.7.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.7.2. Financial performance
6.6.7.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.7.4. Recent developments
6.6.8. Chemoil Energy Limited
6.6.8.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.8.2. Financial performance
6.6.8.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.8.4. Recent developments
6.6.9. PBF Energy Inc.
6.6.9.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.9.2. Financial performance
6.6.9.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.9.4. Recent developments
6.6.10. GAC North America
6.6.10.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.10.2. Financial performance
6.6.10.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.10.4. Recent developments
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
CHAPTER 3. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS & SCOPE
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Regulatory Framework (regulations given)
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4.3. Industry Challenges
3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
3.5.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
CHAPTER 4. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET: TYPE ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. U.S. Bunker Fuel Market: Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
4.3. Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)
4.3.1. U.S. Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.4. High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO)
4.4.1. U.S. High Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.5. Marine Gas (MGO)
4.5.1. U.S. Marine Gas Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
4.6. Other
4.6.1. U.S. Other Fuel Type Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
CHAPTER 5. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET: APPLICATION ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. U.S. Bunker Fuel Market: Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Bulk Carrier
5.3.1. U.S. Bulk Carrier Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.4. Oil Tanker
5.4.1. U.S. Oil Tanker Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.5. Container
5.5.1. U.S. Container Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.6. General Cargo
5.6.1. U.S. General Cargo Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.7. Chemical Tanker
5.7.1. U.S. Chemical Tanker Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.8. Fishing Vessels
5.8.1. U.S. Fishing Vessels Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.9. Gas Tanker
5.9.1. U.S. Gas Tanker Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
5.10. Others
5.10.1. U.S. Other Application Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
CHAPTER 6. U.S. BUNKER FUEL MARKET - COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Categorization
6.3. Company Heat Map
6.4. Position Analysis, 2024
6.5. Strategy Mapping
6.5.1. Expansion
6.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
6.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
6.5.4. New Product Launches
6.5.5. Research and Development
6.6. Company Profiles
6.6.1. ExxonMobil Corporation
6.6.1.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.1.2. Financial performance
6.6.1.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.1.4. Recent developments
6.6.2. Chevron Corporation
6.6.2.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.2.2. Financial performance
6.6.2.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.2.4. Recent developments
6.6.3. BP plc
6.6.3.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.3.2. Financial performance
6.6.3.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.3.4. Recent developments
6.6.4. World Kinect Corporation
6.6.4.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.4.2. Financial performance
6.6.4.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.4.4. Recent developments
6.6.5. Clipper Oil Company
6.6.5.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.5.2. Financial performance
6.6.5.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.5.4. Recent developments
6.6.6. NuStar Energy L.P.
6.6.6.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.6.2. Financial performance
6.6.6.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.6.4. Recent developments
6.6.7. Sprague Energy. Energy
6.6.7.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.7.2. Financial performance
6.6.7.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.7.4. Recent developments
6.6.8. Chemoil Energy Limited
6.6.8.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.8.2. Financial performance
6.6.8.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.8.4. Recent developments
6.6.9. PBF Energy Inc.
6.6.9.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.9.2. Financial performance
6.6.9.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.9.4. Recent developments
6.6.10. GAC North America
6.6.10.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.10.2. Financial performance
6.6.10.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.10.4. Recent developments
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 List of abbreviations
Table 2 U.S. bunker fuel market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 3 U.S. market estimates and forecasts by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 4 U.S. market estimates and forecasts by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 1 List of abbreviations
Table 2 U.S. bunker fuel market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 3 U.S. market estimates and forecasts by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 4 U.S. market estimates and forecasts by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1 Market Research Process
Fig. 2 Data Triangulation Techniques
Fig. 3 Primary Research Pattern
Fig. 4 Market Research Approaches
Fig. 5 QFD Modeling for Market Share Assessment
Fig. 6 Information Procurement
Fig. 7 Market Formulation and Validation
Fig. 8 Data Validating & Publishing
Fig. 9 Market Segmentation & Scope
Fig. 10 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Snapshot
Fig. 11 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Fig. 12 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Fig. 13 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Fig. 14 Parent market outlook
Fig. 15 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Value, 2024 (USD Billion)
Fig. 16 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - Value Chain Analysis
Fig. 17 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - Market Dynamics
Fig. 18 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - PORTER’s Analysis
Fig. 19 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 20 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type: Key Takeaways
Fig. 21 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Share, By Type, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 22 Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 23 High Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 24 Marine Gas Oil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 25 Other Fuel Type Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 26 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Application: Key Takeaways
Fig. 27 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Share, By Application, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 28 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Bulk Carrier, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 29 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Oil Tanker, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 30 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Container, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 31 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in General Cargo, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 32 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Chemical Tanker, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 33 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Fishing Vessels, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 34 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Gas Tanker, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 35 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Other Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 36 Key Company Categorization
Fig. 37 Company Market Positioning
Fig. 38 Strategy Mapping
Fig. 1 Market Research Process
Fig. 2 Data Triangulation Techniques
Fig. 3 Primary Research Pattern
Fig. 4 Market Research Approaches
Fig. 5 QFD Modeling for Market Share Assessment
Fig. 6 Information Procurement
Fig. 7 Market Formulation and Validation
Fig. 8 Data Validating & Publishing
Fig. 9 Market Segmentation & Scope
Fig. 10 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Snapshot
Fig. 11 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Fig. 12 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Fig. 13 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Fig. 14 Parent market outlook
Fig. 15 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Value, 2024 (USD Billion)
Fig. 16 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - Value Chain Analysis
Fig. 17 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - Market Dynamics
Fig. 18 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - PORTER’s Analysis
Fig. 19 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market - PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 20 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type: Key Takeaways
Fig. 21 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Share, By Type, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 22 Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 23 High Sulfur Fuel Oil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 24 Marine Gas Oil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 25 Other Fuel Type Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 26 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Application: Key Takeaways
Fig. 27 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Share, By Application, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 28 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Bulk Carrier, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 29 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Oil Tanker, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 30 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Container, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 31 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in General Cargo, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 32 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Chemical Tanker, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 33 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Fishing Vessels, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 34 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Gas Tanker, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 35 U.S. Bunker Fuel Market Estimates & Forecasts, in Other Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 36 Key Company Categorization
Fig. 37 Company Market Positioning
Fig. 38 Strategy Mapping
