The United States did not import any crude oil from Iraq during the past week, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The report showed that Canada remained the largest supplier of crude oil to the U.S. market, exporting an average of 3.8 million barrels per day. Canada continues to be the dominant source of foreign oil for the United States due to its close geographic proximity and extensive energy trade ties.
Venezuela ranked second among foreign suppliers, providing approximately 483,000 barrels per day, followed by Mexico with 260,000 barrels per day.
Other major suppliers included Ecuador, which exported around 190,000 barrels per day, Brazil with 177,000 barrels per day, Colombia with 134,000 barrels per day, and Libya with 130,000 barrels per day.
The EIA data also showed that the United States did not import any crude oil from Saudi Arabia or Nigeria during the same period.
Iraq, which had previously supplied oil to the U.S. market, recorded no exports to the United States during the latest reporting week. For comparison, Iraqi crude shipments to the U.S. averaged about 71,000 barrels per day during the week ending June 19 before dropping to zero in the following weeks.
The figures highlight the changing nature of U.S. crude oil imports, which can fluctuate significantly from week to week depending on refinery demand, shipping schedules, pricing conditions, and market dynamics.
Despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, the United States continues to import crude from various countries to meet specific refinery needs and maintain supply flexibility. The country consumes more than 20 million barrels of oil per day, making it the world’s largest oil consumer.
While Iraq remains a major oil exporter globally, the latest EIA data indicates that no Iraqi crude reached the U.S. market during the most recent reporting period.
