Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States recorded a modest recovery last week after shipments stopped completely during the previous reporting period.
The latest figures show that Iraq’s oil exports to U.S. markets reached approximately 43,000 barrels per day. Although the increase remains limited, it signals the return of Iraqi crude supplies to the American market after a temporary interruption. Â
According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Canada remained the largest foreign supplier of crude oil to the United States. Canadian exports averaged around 3.67 million barrels per day during the reporting week.
Meanwhile, Venezuela supplied 568,000 barrels per day. Brazil followed with 414,000 barrels per day. In addition, Mexico exported 323,000 barrels per day.
Ecuador supplied 300,000 barrels per day during the same period. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia delivered 283,000 barrels per day, while Colombia exported 167,000 barrels per day.
Nigeria ranked behind Iraq with exports of 23,000 barrels per day to the United States. Libya followed with 8,000 barrels per day.
Iraq’s oil exports to the U.S. have fluctuated significantly in recent months. Earlier this year, shipments climbed to 195,000 barrels per day at the end of April. However, export volumes later declined sharply. Â
Exports subsequently dropped to 76,000 barrels per day. Afterward, shipments recovered to 100,000 barrels per day before falling again to 67,000 barrels per day during the third week of May.
More recently, Iraqi crude exports to the United States fell to zero for one week. As a result, last week’s figure of 43,000 barrels per day represents a partial recovery rather than a full return to previous levels.
Iraq’s oil exports to the U.S. market remain an important indicator of energy trade between Baghdad and Washington. However, weekly volumes often change because of refinery demand, shipping schedules, and broader market conditions.
Meanwhile, the United States continues to rank as the world’s largest oil consumer. The country uses more than 20 million barrels of oil each day. Consequently, changes in U.S. import patterns can influence global energy markets and major oil-exporting nations.
Despite the recent increase, the Iraq oil exports to the U.S. figures remain well below the levels recorded earlier this year. Therefore, analysts will continue monitoring future shipments to determine whether the latest rise signals a broader recovery in exports.
