Iraqi crude shipments to the United States have remained at zero for seven consecutive weeks. Iraq oil exports to the USreached zero during the week ending August 7. US Energy Information Administration data showed no Iraqi crude entered the American market during that period.
The latest figures extend a sharp break in Iraq’s recent trade with the United States. Iraqi crude had supplied American refineries regularly before the disruption. Shipments have now remained absent since late June, according to the EIA data cited by Shafaq News.
Canada continued to dominate US crude imports during the latest reporting week. American buyers received about 4.406 million barrels per day from Canada. Venezuela ranked second with 743,000 barrels per day, while Mexico supplied 303,000 barrels daily.
Ecuador provided 212,000 barrels per day, followed by Brazil at 198,000 barrels. Colombia supplied another 186,000 barrels per day to the US market. Saudi Arabia delivered 100,000 barrels, while Nigeria and Libya supplied 39,000 and 36,000 barrels.
The absence of Iraq oil exports to the US marks a significant change from last year’s trade levels. Iraq averaged about 179,000 barrels per day in US-bound crude shipments during 2025. That volume made the American market an important destination for Iraqi producers.
The disruption stems from wider challenges facing Iraq’s oil export network. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28 disrupted established export routes. Iraq previously moved roughly 90% of its crude through the strategic waterway.
Since then, Baghdad has faced pressure to maintain crude flows through alternative routes. Authorities have also worked on infrastructure linking major production areas with other export channels. Those efforts could influence future access to international markets, including the United States.
Iraq remains OPEC’s second-largest crude producer, giving its export performance broader importance. Prolonged restrictions could affect sales patterns, shipping arrangements, and refinery supply options. They could also encourage Iraqi exporters to seek alternative destinations for available barrels.
For US refiners, the loss of Iraqi barrels has so far occurred alongside substantial supplies from other producers. Canada continues to provide the largest share of imported crude. Meanwhile, supplies from Venezuela and several Latin American producers remain significant.
The latest EIA figures show that Iraq oil exports to the US have yet to resume. The seven-week interruption highlights the continuing impact of regional transport disruptions. Future shipments will depend heavily on Iraq’s ability to restore reliable export routes and stabilize crude flows.