Biofuel sales (bio-bunker) at the Port of Rotterdam reached 154,000 tons in the third quarter of 2026, showing a 38% decrease compared to the second quarter of the same year. This decline marks the largest seasonal drop since the third quarter of 2024. Port authorities announced that the volume of blended biofuels has decreased after a very strong quarter.
Details of Biofuel Sales
In the third quarter of 2026, biofuels accounted for only 8% of total bunker fuel sales at the Port of Rotterdam, while this share was 13% in the second quarter. However, biofuel sales in the first nine months of 2026 increased by 7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 514,000 tons.
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Decrease in Sales of Various Biofuels
Sales of VLSFO biofuel (Bio-VLSFO) decreased by 81,000 tons to 63,000 tons, with its share of total biofuel sales dropping to 41%. Additionally, sales of HSFO biofuel (Bio-HSFO) fell by 17,000 tons to 13,000 tons, with its share also decreasing to 8%. Sales of ULSFO biofuel (Bio-ULSFO) remained almost stable at 22,000 tons, increasing its share of total biofuels to 14%.
Meanwhile, sales of MGO biofuel (Bio-MGO) reached 41,000 tons, showing only a 4% decrease compared to the previous quarter. Compared to last year, Bio-MGO sales increased by 67% from 25,000 tons in the third quarter of 2025 to 41,000 tons this year, while total biofuel sales decreased by 23%.
Growth in Demand for B100 and LBM
Demand for B100 as a biofuel has increased at the Port of Rotterdam. ENGINE data shows that the number of B100 samples in the first eight months of 2026 has more than doubled compared to last year. Meanwhile, the share of B100 in total biofuel samples has risen to 23%.
Sales of LBM biofuel (Liquefied Biomethane) also increased more than threefold in the third quarter of 2026 to 11,000 tons, marking the highest sales level since reporting on this type of fuel began in 2021. In the first nine months of the year, LBM sales increased to 21,000 tons, a significant rise from 2,600 tons in the same period last year.
Status of Bio-Methanol Sales
Sales of bio-methanol (Bio-methanol) have also increased for the third consecutive quarter, growing by 46% to 4,200 tons. This figure represents the highest quarterly sales volume of this type of fuel since the first quarter of 2025. However, sales in the first nine months of 2026 reached 8,000 tons, which is a 32% decrease compared to last year.
Finally, no sales of bio-ethanol were recorded in the third quarter of 2026, while 1,000 tons were sold in the second quarter.
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