Iraqi crude exports to the United States resumed at 38,000 barrels per day (bpd) during the week ending August 28, according to preliminary US government data. The latest figures mark a return after American importers recorded no Iraqi shipments during the previous week.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported the renewed flow in its latest weekly data. The figures offer an early snapshot of crude trade between Iraq and the United States. However, the data remains preliminary and may change in later updates.
Iraq supplied 38,000 bpd during the reported week. That volume placed Iraq well below the United States’ largest foreign crude suppliers. Still, the return marks a shift from the previous week’s zero recorded shipments.
Canada continued to dominate US crude imports during the period. Canadian shipments reached 4.011 million bpd, maintaining a substantial lead over other suppliers. Venezuela ranked second with 598,000 bpd, while Saudi Arabia supplied 379,000 bpd.
Mexico followed Saudi Arabia with 210,000 bpd, according to the EIA figures. Brazil supplied 137,000 bpd, while Colombia provided 111,000 bpd. Ecuador accounted for another 101,000 bpd during the same week.
Nigeria supplied 71,000 bpd to US refiners during the period. Libya recorded the smallest shipment among the listed suppliers, at just 1,000 bpd. The figures highlight the wide gap between Canada’s supply and volumes from other exporting countries.
For Iraq, Iraqi crude exports to the United States can fluctuate significantly from one week to another. Weekly trade data can reflect changes in cargo schedules, refinery demand, shipping patterns, and other market factors. A single week’s figure therefore does not necessarily indicate a longer-term trend.
The renewed shipments also come within a broader US crude import market that relies heavily on Canadian supplies. Other major exporters continue to provide additional volumes, giving American refiners access to different crude grades and supply sources.
The EIA’s preliminary figures provide an early indication of how US crude imports are developing. Later revisions could alter the reported volumes for Iraq and other suppliers. Market participants will therefore watch upcoming weekly releases for signs of whether Iraqi crude exports to the United States continue at similar levels.
For now, the latest data confirms the return of Iraqi crude shipments after a one-week interruption. Iraq’s reported 38,000 bpd remains modest compared with the country’s larger export flows to global markets. Future EIA reports will show whether US imports from Iraq maintain their renewed momentum.