The Iraqi crude exports to US fell to zero once again, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The interruption marks the second time in three weeks that no Iraqi crude reached American ports. The figures highlight continued fluctuations in weekly oil trade between Baghdad and Washington.
The EIA reported that the United States imported no Iraqi crude oil during the latest reporting week. The absence of shipments follows several weeks of changing export volumes that reflected an inconsistent trading pattern. While weekly imports have varied before, the latest decline represents another complete halt in deliveries.
Recent EIA data shows that Iraqi shipments reached 43,000 barrels per day during the week ending May 29. Exports increased to 107,000 barrels per day in the following reporting period. However, deliveries then dropped to zero during the week ending June 12 before recovering shortly afterward.
During the week ending June 19, Iraq resumed exports to the United States with shipments averaging 71,000 barrels per day. That recovery proved temporary, as the latest figures once again recorded no Iraqi crude imports. The repeated interruptions illustrate the volatility of short-term crude trading between the two countries.
Although Iraqi shipments stopped, the United States continued importing crude from several major suppliers. Canada remained the largest source of imported oil, supplying an average of 3.474 million barrels per day during the reporting week. The country continues to dominate US crude imports by a wide margin.
Venezuela ranked second among foreign suppliers with exports averaging 611,000 barrels per day. Brazil followed with 248,000 barrels per day, while Ecuador supplied 220,000 barrels per day. Mexico also remained an important supplier, exporting approximately 172,000 barrels per day to the United States.
Colombia delivered an average of 136,000 barrels per day during the same period. Saudi Arabia supplied 56,000 barrels per day, while Libya exported 32,000 barrels per day. These shipments helped maintain steady import levels despite the absence of Iraqi crude.
Nigeria also recorded zero crude exports to the United States during the latest reporting week. The simultaneous absence of Iraqi and Nigerian shipments reflects changing market conditions rather than a broader decline in overall US crude imports. Weekly import volumes often shift because of refinery demand, shipping schedules, commercial contracts, and inventory management.
Iraq remains one of the world’s leading oil producers and continues to export the majority of its crude to international markets through its southern export terminals. While shipments to the United States fluctuate from week to week, Asian markets continue to account for a significant share of Iraqi crude sales.
The latest EIA figures demonstrate how quickly weekly oil flows can change in the global energy market. Temporary pauses in exports do not necessarily indicate long-term changes in trade relations or production levels. However, the repeated interruptions in Iraqi crude exports to US will remain closely watched by energy analysts as they monitor future trade patterns and market demand for Iraqi crude exports to US.