In 2023, China consumed 768.6 million metric tons of oil, while Hong Kong consumed around 13.3 million metric tons of oil. During the period under consideration, figures presented a trend of growth, with an increase of nearly 450 million metric tons. The East Asian country is the world's largest primary energy consumer.
Consumption of crude oil in China from 2005 to 2023
(in million metric tons)
Figures refer to inland demand as well as international aviation and marine bunkers and refinery fuel and loss. Data excludes consumption of biodiesel and biogasoline but includes derivatives of coal and natural gas are included.
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Energy Institute. (June 20, 2024). Consumption of crude oil in China from 2005 to 2023 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/264355/chinese-oil-consumption/
Energy Institute. "Consumption of crude oil in China from 2005 to 2023 (in million metric tons)." Chart. June 20, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264355/chinese-oil-consumption/
Energy Institute. (2024). Consumption of crude oil in China from 2005 to 2023 (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264355/chinese-oil-consumption/
Energy Institute. "Consumption of Crude Oil in China from 2005 to 2023 (in Million Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/264355/chinese-oil-consumption/
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