
imports of total petroleum and of crude oil from OPEC have generally declined. Since 1977, the percentage shares of U.S. total petroleum imports and the source of 85% of U.S. In 1977, when the United States exported relatively small amounts of petroleum, OPEC nations were the source of 70% of U.S. petroleum imports rose sharply in the 1970s, especially from members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). petroleum imports from OPEC and Persian Gulf countries has declined, while the share of imports from Canada has increased In 20, annual total petroleum net imports were actually negative, the first years since since at least 1949.Ĭlick to enlarge Share of U.S. Since 2005, increases in domestic petroleum production and increases in petroleum exports have helped to reduce annual total petroleum net imports. gross and net total petroleum imports peaked in 2005. Also, some of imported petroleum may be stored and subsequently exported.Īfter generally increasing every year from 1954 through 2005, U.S. refineries into petroleum products-such as gasoline, heating oil, diesel fuel, and jet fuel-that the U.S. However, some of the crude oil that the U.S. The United States remained a net crude oil importer in 2021, importing about 6.11 million b/d of crude oil and exporting about 2.90 million b/d.


annual total petroleum exports were greater than total petroleum imports in 20, the United States still imported some crude oil and petroleum products from other countries to help to supply domestic demand for petroleum and to supply international markets. Also in 2021, the United States produced 2 about 18.66 million b/d of petroleum and consumed 3 about 19.78 million b/d. Total petroleum net exports were about 0.16 million b/d in 2021, and total petroleum net exports in 2020 were 0.63 million b/d. In 2021, the United States exported about 8.63 million barrels per day (b/d) and imported about 8.47 million b/d of petroleum, 1 making the United States an annual total petroleum net exporter for the second year in a row since at least 1949. The United States was a total petroleum net exporter in 20
