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Fact #456: February 12, 2007
Oil Imports, Today and Tomorrow

U.S. oil imports, which include both crude oil and petroleum products, are predicted to rise to 16.4 million barrels per day by the year 2030. The graph below shows historical oil import data to 2005 (in blue), with projected import data to 2030 (in green).

U.S. Net Oil Imports, 1975-2030
Graph showing actual net oil imports for 1975-2005 and projected to 2030. For more detailed information, see the table below.

Supporting Information

Past and Projected U.S. Net Oil Imports (Crude Oil and Petroleum Products)
Year Million Barrels per Day
1975 5.8
1980 6.4
1985 4.3
1990 7.2
1995 7.9
2000 10.4
2005 12.6
2010 11.8
2015 12.5
2020 13.6
2025 14.9
2030 16.4

Sources:
1975-2005: Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review January 2007, Table 1.7.
2005 - 2030: Energy Information Administration, 2007 Annual Energy Outlook, Table A11.

 

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