Japan’s Oil Imports from the UAE Total 30.42 Million Barrels in May

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 Japan’s Oil Imports from the UAE Total 30.42 Million Barrels in May

Japan imported a total of 30.42 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in May, accounting for 40.8% of its total oil imports for the month.

According to a statement by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan’s total oil imports in May reached 74.61 million barrels. Of this, 90.9%—equivalent to 67.81 million barrels—was imported from Arab countries, underscoring the region’s critical role in supporting Japan’s energy security.