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Using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration via USAFacts, this graphic ranks the largest buyers of U.S. oil in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Netherlands imported 419 million barrels, making it the world’s largest buyer of American crude, ahead of much larger economies like China, India, and Japan.
- Mexico fell to second place, importing 398 million barrels.
- China’s imports of U.S. oil declined 34% in 2025, while India’s rose 35%, highlighting diverging demand trends between the world’s two most populous countries.
