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Iran oil exports by year increased by US$30.92 million (+71.8%), rising from US$43.05M in 2024 to US$73.97M in 2025, showing stronger but more volatile Iran oil export performance.
Iran oil export YoY change by month (2024 – 2025):
| Month | 2024 Value (US$) | YoY Change in 2024 | 2025 Value (US$) | YoY Change in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,542,288.77 | +26.27% | $7,440,648.56 | +382.50% |
| February | $2,143,504.44 | +51.41% | $2,044,318.82 | -4.63% |
| March | $2,943,615.31 | +426.08% | $11,942,902.17 | +305.64% |
| April | $3,490,234.15 | +782.53% | $6,552,268.29 | +87.73% |
| May | $5,179,488.47 | -93.01% | $3,705,312.86 | -28.46% |
| June | $2,977,709.99 | +204.63% | $6,199,051.46 | +108.18% |
| July | $4,695,538.37 | -76.44% | $6,246,840.58 | +33.05% |
| August | $2,446,493.08 | +112.94% | $3,575,458.17 | +46.16% |
| September | $7,710,746.10 | +531.37% | $6,410,084.01 | -16.87% |
| October | $4,326,404.54 | +317.74% | $12,083,872.04 | +179.20% |
| November | $3,993,789.08 | +357.66% | $3,503,353.32 | -12.28% |
| December | $1,597,742.60 | +35.69% | $4,267,228.42 | +167.08% |
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Between 2024 and 2025, Iran’s oil export market remained strong despite continued U.S. sanctions and international pressure.
Export volumes increased from around 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 to more than 1.6 million bpd in early 2025, with some months exceeding 1.8 million bpd. This growth shows that Iran successfully maintained high crude shipments into global markets.
From January to December 2025, TradeInt data indicates that Iran oil exports declined overall by about −42.7%, dropping from US$7.44 million in January to US$4.27 million in December.
A key turning point occurred between February and March, where exports fell by 72.52% to US$2.04 million in February, then surged by 484.20% to US$11.94 million in March, marking a sharp reversal in Iran crude oil export activity.
Throughout the year, exports remained highly volatile, peaking at US$12.08 million in October, while the lowest level was recorded in February (US$2.04M).
→ Trend change: Extreme early-year volatility with a sharp drop followed by a strong rebound.
→ Trend change: Mid-year correction followed by recovery.
→ Trend change: Alternating fluctuations with short recovery cycles.
→ Trend change: Late-year spike followed by a sharp correction and partial recovery.
| Month | 2025 Value (US$) | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $7,440,649 | +365.7% |
| February | $2,044,319 | −72.52% |
| March | $11,942,902 | +484.20% |
| April | $6,552,268 | −45.14% |
| May | $3,705,313 | −43.45% |
| June | $6,199,051 | +67.30% |
| July | $6,246,841 | +0.77% |
| August | $3,575,458 | −42.76% |
| September | $6,410,084 | +79.28% |
| October | $12,083,872 | +88.51% |
| November | $3,503,353 | −71.01% |
| December | $4,267,228 | +21.78% |
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In 2025, light petroleum oils (HS 271012) ranked first among Iran’s top oil export products, with ~US$5.03 billion, followed by petroleum bitumen (HS 271320) at ~US$1.43 billion and non-light petroleum oils (HS 271019) at ~US$791.19 million. This data, verified on TradeInt, has further proven Iran’s continued reliance on refined petroleum products.
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Top 5 Iran oil exports products by HS code in 2025:
| Rank | Product Category | HS Code | Export Value (USD Billion) | Top 3 Exporters | Market & Trends Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals; light oils | 271012 | $5,026,325,201 |
| Light petroleum oils remain a core refined fuel export, supporting transportation and industrial energy demand while generating higher value than raw crude. |
| 2 | Petroleum bitumen | 271320 | $1,427,245,776 |
| Bitumen remains important as a key material for infrastructure and road construction |
| 3 | Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals; non light oils | 271019 | $791,188,523 |
| These mid-weight petroleum products are widely used for industrial fuel and power generation |
| 4 | Petroleum Gases | 271119 | $185,141,878 |
| Gas exports diversify Iran’s hydrocarbon revenue base, supplying essential feedstock for power generation and petrochemical production. |
| 5 | Waste Oils; not containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | 271099 | $81,860,424 |
| Supports niche industrial and blended fuel demand, contributing to Iran’s broader petroleum export portfolio. |
Data Source: TradeInt
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In 2025, Iran managed to ship a total of approximately 666.8 million barrels of oil, a significant increase from the previous year. Even after the United Nations reimposed full sanctions in late 2025, Iran’s exports hit new highs, with daily production levels often reaching between 1.6 and 2.2 million barrels.
Market Drivers and Key Players
The primary engine behind these high volumes was China, which purchased over 87% of Iran’s observed shipments. Small, independent Chinese refineries, often called “teapots,” were the most consistent buyers. To keep the oil moving, Iran relied on a massive “shadow fleet” of tankers that used several tricks to hide their activity, such as:
From January to December 2024, TradeInt trade data shows that Iran oil exports increased slightly by about +3.6% over the year, rising from US$1.54 million in January to US$1.60 million in December.
During the year, exports peaked at US$7.71 million in September, marking the highest level of Iran crude oil export activity, before declining toward year-end.
→ Trend change: Steady early-year growth shows improving export momentum.
→ Trend change: Strong growth followed by a sharp correction.
→ Trend change: High volatility with a strong peak in September.
→ Trend change: Year-end decline indicates weakening Iran crude oil export activity.
| Month | Iran oil export 2024 Value (US$) | MoM (%) |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,542,289 | +30.98% |
| February | $2,143,504 | +38.98% |
| March | $2,943,615 | +37.33% |
| April | $3,490,234 | +18.57% |
| May | $5,179,488 | +48.40% |
| June | $2,977,710 | −42.51% |
| July | $4,695,538 | +57.69% |
| August | $2,446,493 | −47.90% |
| September | $7,710,746 | +215.18% |
| October | $4,326,405 | −43.89% |
| November | $3,993,789 | −7.69% |
| December | $1,597,743 | −59.99% |
Data Source: TradeInt
Based on TradeInt trade data, Iran’s total oil exports in 2024 reached US$43.05 million. The export structure was dominated by light petroleum oils (HS 271012) at US$16.18 billion, followed by petroleum bitumen (HS 271320) at US$11.89 billion, and non-light petroleum oils (HS 271019) at US$2.73 billion. This highlights Iran’s strong export concentration in refined petroleum fuels and infrastructure-related energy products, reinforcing the country’s role as a significant supplier in regional and global oil trade.
Iran top 5 oil exports by HS code in 2024:
| Rank | Product Category | HS Code | Export Value (USD Billion) | Top 3 Exporters | Market & Trends Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals; light oils | 271012 | $16,179,947 |
| Light petroleum oils remain a core refined fuel export, supporting transportation and industrial energy demand while generating higher value than raw crude. |
| 2 | Petroleum bitumen | 271320 | $11,890,117 |
| Bitumen remains important as a key material for infrastructure and road construction |
| 3 | Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals; non light oils | 271019 | $2,729,468 |
| These mid-weight petroleum products are widely used for industrial fuel and power generation |
| 4 | Petroleum Gases | 271119 | $762,083 |
| Gas exports diversify Iran’s hydrocarbon revenue base, supplying essential feedstock for power generation and petrochemical production. |
| 5 | Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons | 271113 | $104,545 |
| Supports niche fuel and petrochemical feedstock demand, diversifying Iran’s hydrocarbon export mix. |
Data Source: TradeInt
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In 2024, Iran’s oil export reached a total export of around 587 million barrels, representing a 10.75% increase compared with the previous year. This growth was supported by steady global demand and Iran’s ability to adjust its export logistics and shipping networks.
A key feature of the market was China’s overwhelming dominance as the main buyer. China imported about 91% of Iran’s oil exports, marking the sixth consecutive year it remained Iran’s largest export destination. Much of this demand came from independent “teapot” refineries in Shandong, which rely on discounted crude supplies.
From 2024 to 2025, HS 271012 – light petroleum oils saw the largest increase, rising by ~US$5.01B (+30,900%), making it the main driver of Iran crude oil export growth.
This was followed by HS 271320 – petroleum bitumen, which grew by ~US$1.42B (+11,900%), and HS 271019 – non-light oils, increasing by ~US$788M (+28,800%). Meanwhile, HS 271119 – petroleum gases also expanded by ~US$184M (+24,000%).
In terms of structure, HS 271113 exited the top exports, replaced by HS 271099 (waste oils), indicating a slight diversification in Iran’s petroleum export mix.
Iran oil export products by HS code that surged the most:
Export structure change:
Overall, Iran crude oil export products shifted from low-value shipments in 2024 to significantly higher-value exports in 2025, with refined petroleum products—especially light petroleum oils (HS 271012)—continuing to dominate the export structure.
Between 2024 and 2025, Iran oil exports by year increased by US$30.92 million (+71.8%), rising from US$43.05 million in 2024 to US$73.97 million in 2025, based on TradeInt trade data.
Monthly export values in 2024 ranged between US$1.54M and US$7.71M, while 2025 expanded to a higher range of US$2.04M–US$12.08M, with peaks in February (US$12.08M) and March (US$11.94M). Overall, the data shows a shift from lower, more stable export levels in 2024 to higher but more volatile Iran crude oil export activity in 2025.
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Based on TradeInt export data, Iran exported about US$73.97 million worth of oil in 2025, with monthly export values ranging from US$2.04 million to US$12.08 million.
At a broader market level, TradeInt’s global dataset also shows Iran’s total oil export value reached around US$7.7 billion in 2025, reflecting strong and sustained Iran crude oil export activity despite fluctuations in monthly shipments.
Iran exported about US$43.05 million worth of oil in 2024, based on TradeInt data. Monthly exports ranged from US$1.54M to US$7.71M, showing moderate fluctuations in Iran crude oil export activity.
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The top three buyers of Iranian oil are China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. China is by far the largest importer, purchasing around 80–90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, mainly through independent refineries attracted by discounted Iranian crude.
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Based on TradeInt export data, Iran exported about US$73.97 million worth of oil in 2025, with monthly export values ranging from US$2.04 million to US$12.08 million.
At a broader market level, TradeInt’s global dataset also shows Iran’s total oil export value reached around US$7.7 billion in 2025, reflecting strong and sustained Iran crude oil export activity despite fluctuations in monthly shipments.
Iran exported about US$43.05 million worth of oil in 2024, based on TradeInt data. Monthly exports ranged from US$1.54M to US$7.71M, showing moderate fluctuations in Iran crude oil export activity.
Download 2025 Iran export data sample by TradeInt.
The top three buyers of Iranian oil are China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. China is by far the largest importer, purchasing around 80–90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, mainly through independent refineries attracted by discounted Iranian crude.
Search Iran’s list of oil buyers in 2025.
Based on TradeInt export data, Iran exported about US$73.97 million worth of oil in 2025, with monthly export values ranging from US$2.04 million to US$12.08 million.
At a broader market level, TradeInt’s global dataset also shows Iran’s total oil export value reached around US$7.7 billion in 2025, reflecting strong and sustained Iran crude oil export activity despite fluctuations in monthly shipments.
Iran exported about US$43.05 million worth of oil in 2024, based on TradeInt data. Monthly exports ranged from US$1.54M to US$7.71M, showing moderate fluctuations in Iran crude oil export activity.
The top three buyers of Iranian oil are China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. China is by far the largest importer, purchasing around 80–90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, mainly through independent refineries attracted by discounted Iranian crude.