France crude oil imports from Libya
France crude oil imports from Libya stood at 409 thousand tonnes in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat – imports and exports of oil and petroleum products by partner country, monthly (nrg_ti_oilm, nrg_te_oilm). It is one of the indicators in the Energy trade table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy trade table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total crude oil imports | 4,080 | 2,891 | 3,457 | 4,384 | 4,135 | 4,027 | 3,779 | 3,950 | 4,383 | 4,210 | |
| Libya | 409 | 428 | 327 | 76 | 241 | 159 | 299 | 238 | 251 | 246 | |
| Algeria | 0 | 145 | 424 | 452 | 250 | 353 | 104 | 608 | 512 | 532 |
Understanding france crude oil imports from Libya
Mediterranean crude import records track the physical mass of unrefined petroleum shipped from North African oilfields to domestic refining facilities. The compilation encompasses raw, unworked crude grades utilized for domestic processing, while excluding refined petroleum merchandise and natural gas. Unlike Atlantic or Persian Gulf supply routes, this short-haul maritime corridor captures regional tanker and pipeline transfer quantities recorded in thousand tonnes.
Evaluating these regional crude imports requires accounting for localized upstream production variations and security-related export terminal interruptions that generate monthly volume swings. Initial customs declarations undergo routine revisions as port unloading verifications are completed by statistical agencies. Year-on-year comparisons offer a more reliable benchmark than month-on-month tracking by smoothing out temporary transport and loading delays. Observers should avoid using these physical mass metrics to infer financial import expenditures, as crude oil market price volatility operates independently of tonnage.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover refined products from the same region?
- No, this dataset is restricted strictly to unrefined crude oil imports.
- How do regional factors influence the data?
- Upstream operational interruptions at extraction sites can cause sudden monthly drops in import volumes.
- What is the standard unit used for reporting?
- Quantities are reported as physical mass in thousand tonnes.