China's Top Crude Oil Import Sources (2021)

As the world's largest crude importer, China bought ~513 million tonnes in 2021. Top suppliers:

1. Saudi Arabia – 17.4%
2. Russia – 15.5%
3. Angola – 12.7%
4. Brazil – 10.4%
5. Malaysia – 5.9%
6. UAE – 5.2%
7. Iraq – 4.6%
8. Kuwait – 4.2%
9. Oman – 3.6%
10. Indonesia – 3.4%

Diversification across Middle East, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific underpins China's energy security strategy.