The 2024 league table
These are the ten largest bunkering ports by verified marine fuel sales in 2024. Together they supplied 111.93 million tonnes — and Singapore alone was close to half of it.
| Rank | Port | 2024 volume (m tonnes) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 54.92 | +5.98% |
| 2 | Rotterdam | 9.80 | -1.01% |
| 3 | Fujairah | 7.50 | +0.27% |
| 4 | Zhoushan | 7.26 | +3.12% |
| 5 | Antwerp-Bruges | 6.51 | +5.85% |
| 6 | Busan | 6.24 | +7.96% |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 5.70 | +11.76% |
| 8 | Panama | 5.10 | +3.87% |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 4.77 | +5.07% |
| 10 | Shanghai | 4.13 | +21.11% |
Source: industry port-authority data and IPEC / S&P Global reporting for full-year 2024. Figures are approximate and rounded.
What the numbers tell you
Singapore is in a class of its own
At 54.92 million tonnes, Singapore is more than five times the size of the next port and supplied over a sixth of all fuel used by global shipping in 2024. Its scale means deep supplier competition, the widest grade availability and, usually, the most competitive pricing.
Asia keeps taking share
The fastest growth sits in Asia. Shanghai jumped 21%, Hong Kong nearly 12%, and Zhoushan continues to climb as China builds out multi-fuel bunkering. Red Sea re-routings around the Cape lifted volumes at several hubs as voyage distances — and fuel burn — rose.
Europe is flat to soft
Rotterdam, the historic number two, slipped slightly year on year, though Antwerp-Bruges grew. European volumes are being reshaped by regional carbon rules (EU ETS and FuelEU), which add cost to conventional fuel on EU voyages.
What it means for buyers
Concentration is an advantage if you know how to use it. The big hubs give you choice of supplier and grade; the second-tier ports can be tighter on availability and lead time. Seven Ocean supplies at every port in this table and across 50 international hubs plus 25 Indian ports — so you can plan bunkering where it is cheapest and most reliable for the voyage, not just where the ship happens to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the world's largest bunkering port?
Singapore, by a wide margin — about 54.92 million tonnes of marine fuel sold in 2024, more than five times its nearest rival and over a sixth of global shipping's fuel.
Why did some ports grow so much in 2024?
Two drivers: continued build-out of Asian bunkering capacity, and the diversion of traffic around the Cape of Good Hope due to Red Sea security, which lengthened voyages and lifted fuel demand at hubs on those routes.
Does Seven Ocean supply at all these ports?
Yes. We procure at every hub in the top-ten table and across 50 international ports and 25 Indian ports, so bunkering can be planned around price and reliability for the whole voyage.