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Oil Refining Market Growth Driven by Rising Fuel Demand Worldwide
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global oil refining market size was valued at $1,345.0 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $3,751.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2021 to 2030. The market growth is supported by rising demand for refined petroleum products across transportation, aviation, petrochemicals, and power generation sectors, along with large-scale investments in refinery upgrades and expansions.Download PDF Brochure: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A12367
Overview of Oil Refining Industry
Oil refining is the industrial process of converting crude oil into commercially valuable products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other petrochemical feedstocks. The refining process primarily begins with distillation, which separates crude oil into different fractions based on boiling points. These fractions may be sold directly or further processed through secondary methods such as catalytic cracking, reforming, and extraction to produce higher-value refined products.
The oil refining market plays a critical role in meeting global energy demand and supporting industrial development. Refined petroleum products remain essential for transportation, power generation, agriculture, residential use, and industrial manufacturing.
Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the oil refining market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Asia-Pacific dominated the global market in 2020, accounting for approximately 35.5% of total revenue, supported by rapid industrialization, population growth, and rising energy demand. The region is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.03% during the forecast period.
North America and Europe continue to witness stable growth due to technological advancements, refinery modernization, and consistent fuel consumption across transportation and industrial sectors.
Key Market Drivers
The oil refining market growth is driven by increasing consumption of lighter petroleum products, particularly gasoline and middle distillates. Rising vehicle ownership, expanding aviation activities, and growing marine transportation are significantly boosting fuel demand worldwide.
Rapid urbanization and industrialization in emerging economies, combined with rising disposable income, are increasing energy consumption. Developing countries in Asia-Pacific, especially China and India, are witnessing strong demand for refined fuels to support infrastructure development and industrial expansion.
Additionally, the introduction of stringent airborne emission regulations has encouraged refiners to invest in advanced refining technologies to produce cleaner and higher-quality fuels. This trend has increased the adoption of deep conversion and conversion refinery configurations.
Investments and Expansion of Refinery Infrastructure
Growing investments in upgrading, refurbishment, and expansion of existing refineries are major factors fueling the oil refining market. Governments and national oil companies are focusing on strengthening domestic refining capacity to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.
For instance, in April 2018, Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced an investment of $44 billion to develop a mega refinery and petrochemical complex in India. Such large-scale projects are expected to significantly boost refining capacity and market growth during the forecast period.
Furthermore, technological advancements and digitalization of refinery operations are improving efficiency, safety, and operational performance, creating new growth opportunities in the oil refining market.
Market Restraints
Despite steady growth prospects, the oil refining market faces challenges from the increasing adoption of clean and renewable energy sources. The global push toward decarbonization, electric vehicles, and alternative fuels may limit long-term demand for conventional petroleum products.
However, refined fuels are expected to remain critical for decades, especially in heavy transportation, aviation, and petrochemical applications, thereby sustaining market demand.
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Oil Refining Market Segmentation
By Complexity Type
Based on complexity type, the market is segmented into topping, conversion, and deep conversion.
The deep conversion segment dominated the market in 2020, accounting for nearly 30% of global revenue, driven by stringent fuel quality regulations and demand for high-value refined products. The conversion segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.92% during the forecast period.
By Product Type
By product type, the oil refining market is categorized into light distillates, middle distillates, fuel oil, and others.
The light distillates segment, including gasoline and naphtha, held the largest share in 2020, contributing over 44% of total revenue, due to strong demand from the transportation sector. Meanwhile, the middle distillates segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 5.68%, supported by rising diesel and jet fuel consumption.
By Fuel Type
Based on fuel type, the market is segmented into gasoline, gasoil, kerosene, LPG, and others.
The gasoline segment emerged as the leading segment in 2020, accounting for over 43% of market revenue, driven by its affordability and increasing global passenger vehicle fleet. The kerosene segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.27%, supported by recovering aviation demand.
By Application
By application, the oil refining market is segmented into transportation, aviation, marine bunker, petrochemical, residential & commercial, agriculture, electricity, and others.
The transportation segment dominated the market in 2020 with nearly 48% share, owing to rising demand for passenger and commercial vehicles worldwide. The aviation segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.11%, driven by increasing air travel and cargo transportation.
Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the oil refining market due to lockdowns, travel restrictions, and reduced industrial activity. According to BP's Statistical Review of World Energy 2021, global petroleum consumption declined by approximately 9.1 million barrels per day in 2020 compared to 2019. Reduced transportation and aviation activity led to lower fuel demand, affecting refinery utilization rates.
However, as global economies recover and industrial operations resume, fuel demand is gradually rebounding, supporting market recovery in the coming years.
Competitive Landscape
Key players operating in the global oil refining market include Reliance Industries Limited, Sinopec Corporation, China National Petroleum Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, BP Plc, ExxonMobil Corporation, Total S.A., Chevron Corporation, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, PJSC Lukoil, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. These companies focus on capacity expansion, technological upgrades, and strategic partnerships to strengthen their market position.
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Market Outlook
The global oil refining market is expected to witness sustained growth through 2030, driven by rising fuel demand, refinery modernization, and increasing investments in emerging economies. Despite the transition toward cleaner energy, refined petroleum products will continue to play a vital role in global energy supply, ensuring long-term market stability.
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