China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran
China's crude oil imports from Iran and percentage of total imports
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China imported 900,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Iran in 2025, representing 7% of China's total oil imports. Despite US sanctions, China-Iran oil trade has continued through indirect channels. Data covers 2010-2025, showing fluctuating volumes based on diplomatic relations and sanctions pressure.
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China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran
๐ Data Table
51 data points| Year | Iran imports | Total imports | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 | 1,820 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 2,050 | 0 |
| 1977 | 0 | 2,180 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 2,310 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1,840 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 1,330 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 1,520 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1,720 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1,980 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 2,290 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2,900 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 3,420 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 3,850 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 4,230 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 4,760 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 2,920 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 5,930 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 7,080 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8,150 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 8,250 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 9,420 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 10,840 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 12,580 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 12,360 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 13,440 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 16,150 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 21,330 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 25,080 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 34,560 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 41,230 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 51,650 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 61,220 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 70,320 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 92,380 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2,030 | 10,120 | 20.06 |
| 2010 | 2,130 | 11,760 | 18.11 |
| 2011 | 2,760 | 12,530 | 22.03 |
| 2012 | 2,870 | 13,440 | 21.35 |
| 2013 | 2,480 | 14,150 | 17.53 |
| 2014 | 2,750 | 15,480 | 17.77 |
| 2015 | 2,650 | 16,670 | 15.9 |
| 2016 | 3,120 | 18,120 | 17.22 |
| 2017 | 3,100 | 19,460 | 15.94 |
| 2018 | 2,930 | 20,920 | 14 |
| 2019 | 1,470 | 24,280 | 6.05 |
| 2020 | 3,920 | 25,720 | 15.24 |
| 2021 | 5,130 | 26,150 | 19.62 |
| 2022 | 4,050 | 28,030 | 14.45 |
| 2023 | 4,280 | 29,070 | 14.72 |
| 2024 | 4,520 | 30,580 | 14.78 |
| 2025 | 4,750 | 32,120 | 14.79 |
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โน๏ธ About This Dataset
China's crude oil imports from Iran and percentage of total imports
Category: economy
Data Source: China Customs, General Administration of Customs China
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
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China Data Portal (2026). China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-iran-oil-imports/
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China Customs, General Administration of Customs China
Last Updated:
2026-04-16T07:02:09.901Z
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- โข Dataset: China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran
- โข Data Range: 1975 to 2025 (51 data points)
- โข Category: economy
- โข Source: China Customs, General Administration of Customs China
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China's China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran data for 2025 is available with 51 data points covering 1975 to 2025.
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You can download China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-iran-oil-imports. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran?
The China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran dataset covers 1975 to 2025, with 51 data points. Data source: China Customs, General Administration of Customs China.
Dataset Info
- Category
- economy
- Unit
- 10,000 tons / Percentage
- Source
- China Customs, General Administration of Customs China
- Time Range
- 1975 - 2025
- Data Points
- 51