Iraq’s oil exports to US dropped to 7.93 million barrels in August. This figure shows a decrease from July, when exports reached 8.37 million barrels. The report from the US Energy Information Administration highlighted the monthly change and gave detailed figures about the weekly exports.
During the first week of August, Iraq exported 328,000 barrels per day to the US. In the second week, the daily number fell to 162,000 barrels. However, exports rose again in the third week, averaging 302,000 barrels per day. Finally, in the last week of August, exports settled at 231,000 barrels per day. These numbers reflect the continuous fluctuations in Iraq’s oil exports to US buyers.
In the overall ranking of suppliers, Iraq came in fifth place during August. Canada held the first position as the top supplier of oil to the US. Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Brazil followed Canada. Still, Iraq remained a key source and continued to play an important role in American energy imports.
Within the Arab region, Iraq ranked second among the suppliers of crude oil to the US. Saudi Arabia led the list with 9.36 million barrels, while Libya supplied 3.53 million barrels. This ranking highlights Iraq’s steady presence in the energy trade despite the month’s decline.
In the past, Iraq’s oil exports to US markets have often reached record levels. Analysts explained that Iraq has raised its output to match growing global demand. Although August showed a dip, the long-term trend still indicates solid growth and consistent performance.
The Energy Information Administration also noted that Iraq’s total crude and petroleum exports to the US exceeded 95 million barrels in the previous year. This achievement underlined the strong trade ties between the two countries. Even with periodic drops, Iraq’s oil exports to US markets remain significant and reliable.
Looking ahead, Iraq aims to sustain production levels and expand its role in the energy market. With global demand still rising, the country expects new opportunities to strengthen its position among major exporters. For both Iraq and the US, energy cooperation continues to hold great value.