GENERAL

Japanese Crude Imports Rise for First Time in Five Years

In 1984 Japanese imports of crude oil rose for the first time in five years, averaging 3,686,200 b/d as against 3,580,900 b/d in 1983. The following table shows figures for oil imports since 1979 (b/d):

 Year Imports % Change  1979 4,833,600 + 3.8 1980 4,413,900 - 8.7 1981 3,967,700 -10.1 1982 3,699,700 - 6.8 1983 3,580,900 - 3.2 1984 3,686,200 + 2.9