Which Countries Export the Most Oil?Key TakeawaysThe United States exports 10.7 million barrels of oil per day, leading Saudi Arabia by 2.8 million barrels per day.The Middle East accounts for 29.2% of global oil exports, the largest share of any region.Oil is one of the world’s most heavily traded commodities, and the countries that ship it abroad can influence fuel costs far beyond their borders.This graphic ranks the world’s largest oil exporters in 2025 using data from the OPEC Annual Statistical Bulletin 2026. Figures combine crude oil, including lease condensate, with petroleum products and measure gross exports without subtracting imports. As a result, totals can include re-exports and oil in transit.How the U.S. Became the World’s Top Oil ExporterThe United States ranks first at 10.7 million barrels per day, ahead of Saudi Arabia at 7.9 million. Together, the two countries account for nearly a quarter of global oil exports.The table below ranks the countries exporting the most oil by daily volume and global share:RankCountry / segmentOil exports (thousand barrels per day)Share of world exports (%)1 United States10,71414.02 Saudi Arabia7,91510.33 Russia6,6348.74 Canada4,1295.45 United Arab Emirates3,9015.16 Iraq3,4784.57 Kuwait2,4093.18 Brazil2,3533.19 Netherlands2,1112.810 Iran2,0832.711 Norway2,0052.612 Nigeria1,6332.113 Singapore1,6312.114 Kazakhstan1,5872.115 India1,3861.816 South Korea1,3721.817 China1,3221.718 Libya1,2851.719 Oman1,1361.520 Malaysia1,0141.321 Qatar1,0091.322 Algeria9961.323 Angola9881.324 Venezuela9411.225 United Kingdom8691.126 Mexico8411.1--Rest of Middle East4280.6--Rest of Europe4,4315.8--Rest of Central & South America2,2623.0--Rest of Asia Pacific2,5413.3--Rest of Africa1,1861.5--World total76,588100.0Figures may not add to totals due to rounding.The U.S. position at the top owes much to the shale boom. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked more oil from tight rock formations, while the lifting of most crude oil export restrictions in 2015 opened up overseas markets.Russia ranks third at 6.6 million barrels per day, bringing the top three countries’ combined share to 33.0%. Canada follows at 4.1 million, ahead of the United Arab Emirates at 3.9 million.Because these figures include petroleum products as well as crude oil, major refining and trading hubs can also rank highly. This helps explain the presence of countries such as the Netherlands and Singapore among the world’s larger exporters.The Middle East Supplies 29% of Global Oil ExportsAt the regional level, the picture shifts. The Middle East exports 22.4 million barrels per day, accounting for 29.2% of the global total.Europe follows at 16.1 million barrels per day, or 21.0%, narrowly ahead of North America’s 15.7 million, or 20.5%. Asia-Pacific supplies another 10.9 million barrels per day, representing 14.2%.Here is how global oil exports break down by region:RegionOil Exports in 2025Thousand Barrels per DayShare of World TotalMiddle East22,35929.2%Europe16,05021.0%North America15,68420.5%Asia-Pacific10,85314.2%Africa6,0887.9%Central & South America5,5567.3%World total76,588100.0%Figures may not add to totals due to rounding.The Middle East’s vast oil reserves help explain its lead. Ancient seas deposited organic-rich sediments, while reservoir rocks and sealing layers allowed oil to accumulate underground.Saudi Arabia supplies more than a third of the region’s exports. Its relatively low-cost fields, extensive pipeline network, and investments in overseas refineries help turn those reserves into reliable access to customers. Iraq and Kuwait add 3.5 million and 2.4 million barrels per day, respectively.Together, the Middle East and North America supply 49.7% of global exports. On the buying side, Asia-Pacific receives 50.1% of global oil imports, highlighting the scale of oil trade between distant regions.Learn More on the Voronoi AppIf you enjoyed today’s post, check out The U.S. Exports 35% More Oil Than It Imports on Voronoi.