10 Countries that Import the Most Oil in 2023

In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 countries that import the most oil in 2023. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global oil and gas market, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the global energy landscape, and the steps taken by major oil companies to achieve net zero by 2050, head to 25 Countries that Import the Most Oil in 2023.

10. United Kingdom

Total Oil Imports in 2022: $39.46 billion 

Although the U.K. produces a significant amount of oil from its own resources, its refineries are not equipped to process the sour crude extracted from the North Sea. As a result, the majority of the domestically produced oil is shipped off to other markets and the country’s own refineries rely heavily on imports. 

The majority of oil imported to the U.K. comes from Norway, which supplies it with roughly 11.7 million metric tons of crude oil annually.