Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 5

31-Jan-2011

SUPPLY DEMAND

Chinas Crude Oil Imports Total 239.3Mn Tons In 2010

Chinas crude oil imports totaled 239.3mn tons (4.79mn b/d) in 2010, an increase of 17.5% over 2009 imports of 203.7mn tons (4.07mn b/d), according to data released by Chinas General Administration for Customs. Crude imports during December 2010 amounted to 20.86mn tons (4.91mn b/d), down slightly from 20.91mn tons (5.09mn b/d) in November. December 2010 imports are down by...