Top Countries Powering China’s Oil Demand🛢️

Key Takeaways

• In 2024, China imported 11.1 million barrels of crude oil per day.
• Among its top suppliers were 'other Middle East', covering countries like Iran and Qatar, according to analysis from the Energy Institute.
• Russia shipped nearly 2.2 million barrels per day, making it the largest single exporter of crude oil to China.

China's Crude Oil Imports by Country

China stands as the largest importer of crude oil in the world, with nearly a fifth coming from Russia in 2024.

Saudi Arabia accounted for 14% of imports, while Iraq followed closely behind with 12%.

Given trade tensions, imports of U.S. crude have dropped dramatically—now at less than 2%—while Canadian imports have surged to record levels in 2025.