U.S. Oil Imports By Country

Oil Imports (Thousands of Barrels)

Oil Imports (Thousands of Barrels)
1.CanadaCanada1.6M
2.MexicoMexico 259.5K
3.RussiaRussia 245.2K
4.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia 156.9K
5.ColombiaColombia 74.2K
6.EcuadorEcuador 61.3K
7.IraqIraq 57.3K
8.BrazilBrazil 52.2K
9.NetherlandsNetherlands 46.1K
10.NigeriaNigeria 45.7K
11.United KingdomUnited Kingdom 37.9K
12.IndiaIndia 36.3K
13.LibyaLibya 33.1K
14.GuyanaGuyana 27.7K
15.NorwayNorway 26.2K
16.GhanaGhana 18.8K
17.ItalyItaly 17.6K
18.BelgiumBelgium 14.7K
19.United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates 14.5K
20.Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago 14.5K
21.TurkeyTurkey 14.4K
22.AlgeriaAlgeria 14.4K
23.ArgentinaArgentina 13.8K
24.AngolaAngola 13.1K
25.KuwaitKuwait 12.1K
26.KazakhstanKazakhstan 11.9K
27.EgyptEgypt 11.8K
28.SingaporeSingapore 11.8K
29.FranceFrance 11.2K
30.SpainSpain 10.8K
31.PortugalPortugal 10.7K
32.BruneiBrunei 9.5K
33.QatarQatar 7.9K
34.FinlandFinland 7.5K
35.JapanJapan 7.3K
36.SwedenSweden 6.1K
37.BahamasBahamas 5.4K
38.PeruPeru 3.7K
39.TaiwanTaiwan 3.1K
40.OmanOman 3.1K
41.GermanyGermany 2.8K
42.MalaysiaMalaysia 1.9K
43.CameroonCameroon 1.6K
44.BahrainBahrain 1.5K
45.LithuaniaLithuania 1.4K
46.IndonesiaIndonesia 1.4K
47.ChinaChina 1.2K
48.GuatemalaGuatemala 1.1K
49.IranIran 1.0K
50.ChileChile731
51.Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea696
52.PolandPoland573
53.IsraelIsrael524
54.PanamaPanama443
55.DenmarkDenmark430
56.EstoniaEstonia394
57.LiberiaLiberia294
58.RomaniaRomania272
59.Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo271
60.BelarusBelarus267
61.SwitzerlandSwitzerland264
62.CuracaoCuracao213
63.JamaicaJamaica187
64.GabonGabon127
65.Dominican RepublicDominican Republic115
66.GeorgiaGeorgia98
67.AzerbaijanAzerbaijan93
68.GreeceGreece70
69.IrelandIreland70
70.UkraineUkraine26
71.South AfricaSouth Africa5

Understanding U.S. Oil Imports

Oil, as a crucial aspect of the global energy landscape, has for a long time, been a valuable commodity powering economies, industries, and households. For countries without substantial domestic production, or in cases where demand exceeds production, oil imports become critical. The United States, though a significant oil producer in its own right, still relies on imports to meet its substantial energy needs. In analyzing public data regarding U.S. oil imports, we find a diverse group of countries contributing to America's oil supply. Key findings from the data include:

  • As of 2022, the U.S remains a net importer of crude oil, pulling from multiple countries across the globe.
  • The U.S. imports the largest volume of oil from Canada, with 1.6 million barrels arriving on American shores daily. This is not surprising, given Canada's geographic proximity and the extensiveness of oil reserves in the country.
  • Other significant contributors to U.S. oil imports include Mexico, delivering 259,500 barrels per day, and Russia, accounting for 245,200 barrels per day.
  • Despite the geopolitical turmoil, the U.S continues to import from the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia supplying 156,900 barrels each day.
  • Even nations with smaller economies, and arguably less discussed oil industries, such as Colombia, are a notable part of the U.S. oil import picture, providing 74,200 barrels per day. Understanding the countries from which the U.S. imports oil provides insight into the interconnectedness of global energy economies. It also underscores the importance for the U.S. to maintain good relations with its oil suppliers, ensuring secure and stable access to this vital resource.

Countries that Supply Most of America's Oil

The United States draws oil from a diverse array of countries to meet its energy requirements. The ten countries that take the lead in exporting oil to the United States are Canada, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Ecuador, Iraq, Brazil, Netherlands, and Nigeria. Canada leads as the US's primary oil importer, contributing a substantial volume of 1.6 million barrels. Mexico, with a contribution of 259.5 thousand barrels, is second in line, followed closely by Russia, from which the US imports 245.2 thousand barrels of oil. Saudi Arabia, a long-standing oil partner of the US, exports 156.9 thousand barrels. Colombia and Ecuador fall within the middle range of the spectrum with 74.2 thousand barrels and 61.3 thousand barrels respectively. Then come Iraq and Brazil, exporting 57.3 thousand barrels and 52.2 thousand barrels of oil to the US. On the lower end of the scale but still significant are the Netherlands and Nigeria. The Netherlands supplies the US with 46.1 thousand barrels, while Nigeria maintains its contribution at 45.7 thousand barrels. 10 Countries Leading in US Oil Imports:

  1. Canada - 1.6M Barrels
  2. Mexico - 259.5K Barrels
  3. Russia - 245.2K Barrels
  4. Saudi Arabia - 156.9K Barrels
  5. Colombia - 74.2K Barrels
  6. Ecuador - 61.3K Barrels
  7. Iraq - 57.3K Barrels
  8. Brazil - 52.2K Barrels
  9. Netherlands - 46.1K Barrels
  10. Nigeria - 45.7K Barrels

By Region

Algeria

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Algeria

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

14.4K

#22

Angola

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Angola

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

13.1K

#24

Argentina

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Argentina

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

13.8K

#23

Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

93

#67

Bahamas

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Bahamas

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

5.4K

#37

Bahrain

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Bahrain

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.5K

#44

Belarus

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Belarus

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

267

#60

Belgium

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Belgium

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

14.7K

#18

Brazil

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Brazil

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

52.2K

#8

Brunei

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Brunei

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

9.5K

#32

Cameroon

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Cameroon

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.6K

#43

Canada

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Canada

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.6M

#1

Chile

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Chile

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

731

#50

China

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China

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.2K

#47

Colombia

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Colombia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

74.2K

#5

Curacao

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Curacao

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

213

#62

Denmark

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Denmark

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

430

#55

Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

115

#65

Ecuador

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Ecuador

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

61.3K

#6

Egypt

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Egypt

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

11.8K

#27

Equatorial Guinea

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Equatorial Guinea

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

696

#51

Estonia

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Estonia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

394

#56

Finland

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Finland

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

7.5K

#34

France

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France

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

11.2K

#29

Gabon

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Gabon

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

127

#64

Georgia

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Georgia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

98

#66

Germany

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Germany

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

2.8K

#41

Ghana

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Ghana

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

18.8K

#16

Greece

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Greece

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

70

#68

Guatemala

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Guatemala

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.1K

#48

Guyana

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Guyana

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

27.7K

#14

India

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India

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

36.3K

#12

Indonesia

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Indonesia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.4K

#46

Iran

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Iran

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.0K

#49

Iraq

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Iraq

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

57.3K

#7

Ireland

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Ireland

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

70

#69

Israel

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Israel

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

524

#53

Italy

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Italy

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

17.6K

#17

Jamaica

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Jamaica

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

187

#63

Japan

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Japan

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

7.3K

#35

Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

11.9K

#26

Kuwait

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Kuwait

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

12.1K

#25

Liberia

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Liberia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

294

#57

Libya

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Libya

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

33.1K

#13

Lithuania

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Lithuania

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.4K

#45

Malaysia

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Malaysia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

1.9K

#42

Mexico

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Mexico

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

259.5K

#2

Netherlands

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Netherlands

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

46.1K

#9

Nigeria

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Nigeria

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

45.7K

#10

Norway

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Norway

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

26.2K

#15

Oman

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Oman

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

3.1K

#40

Panama

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Panama

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

443

#54

Peru

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Peru

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

3.7K

#38

Poland

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Poland

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

573

#52

Portugal

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Portugal

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

10.7K

#31

Qatar

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Qatar

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

7.9K

#33

Republic of the Congo

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Republic of the Congo

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

271

#59

Romania

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Romania

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

272

#58

Russia

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Russia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

245.2K

#3

Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

156.9K

#4

Singapore

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Singapore

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

11.8K

#28

South Africa

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South Africa

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

5

#71

Spain

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Spain

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

10.8K

#30

Sweden

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Sweden

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

6.1K

#36

Switzerland

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Switzerland

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

264

#61

Taiwan

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Taiwan

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

3.1K

#39

Trinidad and Tobago

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Trinidad and Tobago

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

14.5K

#20

Turkey

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Turkey

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

14.4K

#21

Ukraine

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Ukraine

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

26

#70

United Arab Emirates

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United Arab Emirates

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

14.5K

#19

United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

Metric

Value

Rank

Barrels (Thousands of Barrels)

37.9K

#11