Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 18

04-May-2009

SUPPLY/DEMAND

Chinas March Crude Imports Increased To 16.3Mn Tons

Chinas crude oil imports for March amounted to 16.3mn tons (3.84mn b/d), up by 39% from February imports of 11.73mn tons. Saudi Arabia retained its position as Chinas largest crude oil supplier, with shipments during March totalling 2.49mn tons.

China Crude Oil Imports 2008-09 (Mn Tons/Month)

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