Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market 2025-2031

Taiwan’s bunker fuel market is currently experiencing steady growth driven by significant infrastructure upgrades, rising maritime and shipping activities and proactive regulatory enforcement. The country’s strategic location and status as a key transshipment hub are evidenced by the dominant throughput of its major ports, with Kaohsiung and Taichung accounting for country’s cargo volume in 2023. Infrastructure investments, with enhancement of Kaohsiung’s container terminals, underpin this growth, directly driving increased demand for compliant marine fuels such as Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO). Fleet modernization efforts, highlighted by Wan Hai Lines’ order for methanol dual-fuel vessels and Evergreen Marine’s acquisition of six similar containerships, reflect a decisive industry shift toward alternative fuels, supported by CPC Corporation’s provision of sulfur VLSFO across key bunkering hubs.

The Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during 2025E-2031F. The growth is fueled by ongoing port capacity expansions, LNG infrastructure investments, and the growing adoption of low-carbon fuels. CPC’s long-term LNG procurement agreements with Woodside Energy - covering 6 million tonnes over 10 years, with options extending through 2043 - demonstrate a strategic shift towards energy diversification. Additionally, Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) has introduced an incentive program, offering companies transporting containers between Taiwan and the US. The government's green port initiatives aim to reduce emissions within five years, further boosting demand for sustainable marine fuels. This infrastructure development and incentive-driven growth in maritime traffic are directly linked to an increase in bunker fuel consumption. Taiwan's ports previously handled TEUs in containerized exports to the US, with an additional TEUs transhipped.

Market Segmentation by Fuel Types

By 2031, VLSFO is expected to dominate the bunker fuel, supported by IMO 2020 regulations capping sulfur content along with its availability, affordability, and infrastructure readiness. Meanwhile, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol are set to grow as cleaner alternatives, helping the industry cut emissions and align with IMO 2050’s goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 50% from 2008 levels.

Market Segmentation by Vessel Type

In 2031F, container ships are expected to lead the Taiwan bunker fuel market in both revenue share and growth. Taiwan's strategic position as a maritime hub drives continuous investments in port infrastructure to support its large container fleet. Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) plans to invest in 2025 to enhance facilities, including the renovation of deep-water wharves at Kaohsiung Port’s 3rd and 5th Container Terminals, ensuring long-term growth and fueling demand for bunker fuels.

Market Segmentation by End-Users

In 2031, commercial shipping is expected to dominate Taiwan's bunker fuel market, driven by Taiwan's position as a major global trade hub. With ports such as Kaohsiung handling TEUs annually, the growth in international trade, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, would boost fuel demand. Commercial shipping's high fuel consumption would drive demand for low-sulfur fuels and LNG, supported by Taiwan’s ongoing port infrastructure upgrades. Moreover, the adoption of eco-friendly fuels to meet IMO 2020 and IMO 2050 regulations would further propel the demand for cleaner alternatives.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

• 10 Years Market Numbers.
• Historical Data Starting from 2021 to 2024
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Data until 2031
• Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
• Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Overview
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Outlook
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Forecast
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Industry Life Cycle
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Porter’s Five Forces Model
• Historical Data and Forecast of Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Revenues and Volume, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Revenues and Volume, by Fuel Types, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Revenues, by Vessel Type, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Revenues, by End User, for the Period 2021-2031F
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Fuel Availability Analysis
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Price Trend Analysis
• Taiwan Bunker Fuel Market Key Performance Indicators
• Opportunity Assessment
• Competitive Benchmarking
• Company Profile
• Key Strategic Recommendation
• Market Scope and Segmentation

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Fuel Type

• High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO)
• Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)
• Marine Diesel Oil (MDO)
• Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
• Synthetic Fuels
• Biofuels
• Methanol
• Ammonia
• Hydrogen

By Vessel Type

• Bulk Carriers
• Tankers
• Container Ships
• Cruise Ships
• Others (Livestock Carriers, Reefer Ships etc.)

By End Users

• Commercial Shipping
• Defense & Government
• Others (Offshore, Ferries etc.)