ET Ghraphics: Top buyers of Russian oil: How China, India, and Turkey benefit from EU's boycott
AP August 06, 2025 04:20 AM
Synopsis

Russian oil finds new markets. China, India, and Turkey emerge as leading importers. These nations replace the European Union. India's imports reach $133.4 billion. Turkey's stand at $90.3 billion. Hungary still imports via pipeline. Russian oil's lower price boosts refinery profits. Despite price caps, Moscow maintains substantial oil earnings. Crude flows shift from Europe to Asia.

Who are the Top Buyers of Russian Oil?
Three countries—China, India and Turkey—are the biggest recipients of oil that used to go to the European Union. India, with $133.4 billion, stands second Turkey’s import figures stand at $90.3 billion Hungary imports some Russian oil through a pipeline.

Reason? It is cheap
Since Russian oil trades at a lower price than international benchmark Brent, refineries can fatten their profits. EU’s boycott led to a massive shift in crude flows from Europe to Asia.



Moscow oil earnings
Russia continues to earn substantial sums even as the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations has tried to limit Russia’s take by imposing an oil price cap.
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