Selected Data

Regional

China Mena Imports At Near Record-Levels In Q1 Despite Qatar March Slump

03 May, 2019

*China imported a first quarter record 14.986mn tons in 1Q 2019, as year-on-year demand continues to surge – by...

International

China 1Q19 Crude Imports ('000 B/D): Saudi Overtakes Russia As Top Supplier With Record 1.544mn B/D

26 April, 2019

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International

LNG Prices At 3-Year Lows, But Not Yet For Qatar

19 April, 2019

Qatar is inviting bids for EPC awards for its 33mn t/y LNG expansion. Majors are lining up for roles even as a glut of LNG start-ups sees prices slump to 3-year lows.

Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Korea Q1 Oil Imports: Iraq Up, Saudi Down, Russia & US Records

12 April, 2019

*Latest South Korean crude and condensate import data show record Q1 volumes from both the US and Russia amid...

Saudi Arabia

India Crude Imports: Iraq, Saudi Dominant Despite Looming Long-Haul Challenge

22 February, 2019

Iraq retained its lead over Saudi Arabia as top supplier to India in 2018. India is also Iraq's top customer, though China is now running it close.

International

Taiwan Crude Imports Hit 8-Year High, Opec Share At Record Low

22 February, 2019

*Taiwan imported 892,500 b/d of crude in 2018, the highest figure since 2010. Imports peaked at 1.046mn b/d in 2006. *Gulf suppliers...

Qatar

Australia Challenges Qatar For Taiwan LNG Top Spot: Just The Prelude?

22 February, 2019

December import figures for No 4 global LNG importer India and No 5 Taiwan confirm the top five global...

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Reaps Rewards Of Downstream Investment

22 February, 2019

Saudi Arabia's net oil products exports soared above 1mn b/d for the first time in 2018 on the back of multi- $bn refinery upgrades. They could set new records in 2019 if domestic consumption continues to decline.

Iran

Iran Keeps Asian OSP Prices At Record Lows In February Versus Competing Saudi Grades ($/B Fob, Asian Delivery)

11 January, 2019

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Gulf, Middle East

Pakistan Crude Imports ('000 B/D): UAE Maintains Top Position And 57% Share For 2017-18* As Overall Volumes Jump 24% To 212,000 B/D

09 November, 2018

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International

Japan 9M18 LNG Imports: Qatar Closes Gap To #2 Supplier Malaysia Despite Near-4% Fall In Volumes Year-On-Year

02 November, 2018

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International

Japan 3Q18 Crude Oil & Condensate Imports (‘000 B/D): Saudi Volumes Slip To 2-Year Low, Us Volumes Increase To Record 103,500 B/D In September

02 November, 2018

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