As of 2021, Libya accounted for eight percent of the total crude oil imported by the European Union (EU). Nigeria followed, making up seven percent of the imports, while Algeria covered three percent of the EU oil imports. Africa is a key player in the global oil market. In 2020, Africa exported crude oil amounting to over 5.3 million barrels per day.
Share of crude oil imported into the European Union (EU) from Africa in 2021, by country
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FAO. (March 25, 2022). Share of crude oil imported into the European Union (EU) from Africa in 2021, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1299258/share-of-african-countries-in-crude-oil-imports-in-the-eu/
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