The Top 5 Countries that Import the Most Petroleum Products
| Country | Imports | |
|---|---|---|
1 |
United States | 97 million tonnes |
2 |
Netherlands | 56 million tonnes |
3 |
Singapore | 51 million tonnes |
4 |
Japan | 49 million tonnes |
5 |
China | 46 million tonnes |
Sources: Energy Information Administration report: Key World Energy Statistics 2006
List Notes: Data is for 2004.
- At present rates of consumption in 2008 the world is using close to 87 million barrels per day. At this rate there would be only enough oil to sustain the planet for another 35 to 40 years (but not at the same cost).
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