The Countries Behind Global Diesel SupplyKey TakeawaysThe United States exported 1.26 million barrels of diesel per day in 2025, accounting for 15.4% of global exports.The five largest exporters supplied 46.9% of the global total, led by the U.S., Russia, and Saudi Arabia.The U.S. and Russia together accounted for nearly a quarter of global diesel exports in 2025, underscoring the significance of current export restrictions and proposals.Diesel powers the trucks, farm equipment, and ships that keep goods moving, making its availability a concern far beyond the fuel pump.The United States is the world’s largest diesel exporter, accounting for a significant share of global supply. Now, potential U.S. export restrictions are drawing attention as Russia has already moved to restrict its own diesel exports.This graphic shows 2025 diesel exports by country, based on the annual average of monthly data from the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).Which Countries Export the Most Diesel?The United States exported 1.26 million barrels per day, ahead of Russia’s 783,400 and Saudi Arabia’s 678,200. India and South Korea rounded out the top five, each shipping more than half a million barrels daily.America’s large refining system helps underpin that lead. As of January 2026, the U.S. had 130 operable refineries with 18.2 million barrels per day of crude distillation capacity.The table below shows the world’s top diesel-exporting countries in 2025:RankCountry or regionDiesel exports in 2025Thousand barrels per dayShare of global exports (%)1 United States1,26415.42 Russia783.49.53 Saudi Arabia678.28.34 India567.16.95 South Korea561.16.86 Netherlands459.85.67 Singapore365.94.58 Kuwait289.23.59 Belgium230.52.810 Germany214.32.611 Malaysia207.12.512 Canada184.82.213 Italy161.82.014 Taiwan159.21.915 China1321.616 Greece122.81.517 Spain115.31.418 Japan101.21.219 Sweden97.81.220 Bahrain921.121 Türkiye78.91.022 Thailand71.40.923 Brunei66.30.824 United Kingdom60.40.725 Slovakia59.40.726 France52.30.627 Lithuania51.10.628 Denmark48.40.629 Poland46.70.630 Nigeria46.60.631 Norway44.40.532 Hungary39.90.533 Mexico380.534 Finland36.80.435 Slovenia31.60.436 Austria26.40.337 Croatia24.60.338 Romania21.40.339 Czechia18.70.240 Brazil12.60.2Rest of Latin America42.70.5Rest of Europe77.40.9Rest of Middle East170.82.1Rest of Africa115.21.4Rest of Asia-Pacific146.91.8World8216.4100.0The UAE, Iran, and Iraq are not listed separately because comparable 2025 data are unavailable.Together, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Belgium account for 12.9% of exports, but much of that is re-exported fuel. All three are trading hubs that import diesel, store and blend it, then ship it onward, so their export totals overstate what their own refineries produce.By region, Europe leads with 35.3% of global diesel exports, though Russia alone accounts for more than a quarter of that total.RegionDiesel Exports 2025 (Thousand Barrels per Day)Share of World ExportsEurope2,904.135.3%Asia-Pacific2,378.228.9%North America1,486.818.1%Middle East1,230.215.0%Africa161.82.0%Latin America55.30.7%World8,216.4100.0%Much of the rest is intra-European trade, with refiners in Germany, Italy, and Spain shipping to neighboring countries. The continent is still a net diesel importer overall, relying on cargoes from the U.S., India, and the Middle East to cover the gap.Asia-Pacific follows at 28.9%, supported by export-oriented refiners in India, South Korea, and Singapore.Why Diesel Export Restrictions Matter GloballyThe U.S. lead has taken on new significance as Washington weighs export restrictions. President Donald Trump backed the idea on September 22, 2026, although a White House official disputed a reported 90-day ban plan the following day.Russia, meanwhile, introduced broad diesel export restrictions in July, with the measures subsequently extended through September. Together, the two countries supplied nearly a quarter of global diesel exports in 2025.For the countries buying American oil and fuels, U.S. export restrictions could reduce access to a major supplier. Analysts have also warned that losing export markets could prompt U.S. refiners to cut output, potentially reducing production of gasoline and jet fuel alongside diesel.The debate highlights a potential trade-off: restricting exports could keep more diesel in the U.S. in the short term, but if weaker export demand leads refiners to process less crude, they would also produce less gasoline and jet fuel.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.