Asian imports of Iranian crude up 68%
Iran
TEHRAN, February 28, 2017 – Asia’s top-four importers of Iranian oil took in 67.6% more crude in January 2017 than a year earlier in January 2016.
China, India, Japan and South Korea together imported 1,67 million bopd in January of this year, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Monthly imports have fluctuated among the countries and have seen a three-month decline.
Among Asian importers, India took in the most Iranian crude in January, with 554,600 bopd. South Korea placed second, with 478,032 bopd.
International sanctions that stifled Iran’s energy industry were formally lifted on January 16, 2016.
Read our latest insights on:
More content from Iran
Latest news and features
Sign up to receive our newsletter and energy event alerts and receive free access to The Oil & Gas Year Nigeria 2020