Frequently Asked Questions
What countries are the top net importers of oil?
The top 10 largest net importers1 of oil2 in 2012 (million barrels per day):
| United States | 7.39 |
| Japan | 4.66 |
| China | 4.50 |
| South Korea | 2.24 |
| India | 2.20 |
| Germany | 2.16 |
| France | 1.63 |
| Singapore | 1.31 |
| Italy | 1.16 |
| Spain | 1.16 |
1 Net imports equals imports minus exports.
2 Oil includes crude oil, all other petroleum liquids, and biofuels.
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International energy statistics:
Crude oil imports
Total imports of refined petroleum products
Crude oil exports
Total exports of refined petroleum products
Last updated: June 18, 2015
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