China s crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia rise 8.8% in March
Shipments from Saudi Arabia were 7.84 million tonnes, equivalent to 1.85 million barrels per day (bpd), data issued by China s General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday
Reuters | April 20, 2021 | Updated 12:07 IST
China s crude oil imports from top supplier Saudi Arabia rose 8.8% in March from a year earlier, driven by strong demand and as shipments delayed due to a port congestion finally arrived. Imports from the United Arab Emirates also rose again, up 86%, as some Iranian barrels were believed to have slipped in.
Shipments from Saudi Arabia were 7.84 million tonnes, equivalent to 1.85 million barrels per day (bpd), data issued by China s General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday, versus 1.7 million bpd a year earlier. The imports, however, slowed from 1.94 million bpd in February.