India - Crude Petroleum Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIndia's Crude Oil Imports Drop 19% to $140.4 Billion in 2023
India Crude Oil Imports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of crude petroleum oil, when their volume decreased by -3.3% to 235M tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 243M tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
In value terms, crude oil imports reduced rapidly to $140.4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $173.5B in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Crude Oil in India (billion USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Russia | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 25.5 | 48.6 |
| Iraq | 20.1 | 16.0 | 11.2 | 9.9 | 15.2 | 23.0 | 21.5 | 14.9 | 25.1 | 37.1 | 28.3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 31.2 | 26.4 | 14.7 | 12.1 | 14.3 | 21.2 | 20.5 | 12.5 | 17.9 | 32.7 | 23.6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12.1 | 11.7 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 11.7 | 17.8 | 8.6 |
| United States | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 10.4 | 13.0 | 5.6 |
| Kuwait | 15.6 | 13.0 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 6.8 | 9.1 | 4.8 |
| Nigeria | 13.1 | 14.9 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 2.8 |
| Venezuela | 14.9 | 13.1 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 2.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 41.0 | 40.8 | 19.4 | 18.7 | 26.6 | 34.7 | 23.9 | 13.9 | 24.0 | 31.0 | 17.9 |
| Total | 148 | 136 | 71.9 | 60.7 | 81.9 | 115 | 102 | 64.6 | 106 | 174 | 140 |
Imports by Country
Russia (88M tons), Iraq (48M tons) and Saudi Arabia (36M tons) were the main suppliers of crude oil imports to India, with a combined 73% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +94.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Russia ($48.6B), Iraq ($28.3B) and Saudi Arabia ($23.6B) were the largest crude oil suppliers to India, together comprising 72% of total imports. the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Kuwait and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.
the United States, with a CAGR of +108.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the crude oil price amounted to $597 per ton (CIF, India), declining by -16.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $766 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Nigeria ($675 per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($665 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($547 per ton) and Russia ($551 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the crude oil market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
