France crude oil imports from Nigeria
France crude oil imports from Nigeria stood at 549 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 | |
| Nigeria | 549 | 271 | 393 | 414 | 406 | 523 | 537 | 273 | 639 | 643 | |
| Libya | 409 | 428 | 327 | 76 | 241 | 159 | 299 | 238 | 251 | 246 |
Understanding france crude oil imports from Nigeria
West African crude import accounts document the physical weight of unworked petroleum extracted from Atlantic basin fields and unloaded at domestic refineries. The scope covers sweet and sour crude grades destined for processing, excluding all refined fuels, lubricants, and natural gas. Distinct from North Sea or Middle Eastern streams, this maritime crude import series captures mid-distance tanker cargo volumes measured in thousand tonnes.
Interpreting these import volumes requires consideration of maritime shipping durations and upstream production adjustments at exporting oilfields that impact monthly arrivals. Initial statistical estimates are subject to routine revisions upon receipt of final customs clearance and refinery intake documentation. Comparing corresponding periods from previous years is recommended over consecutive-month analysis to bypass irregular tanker scheduling intervals. Analysts must verify that comparisons with monetary import accounts account for crude quality premiums and freight cost variations.
Frequently asked questions
- What grades of crude are included in this import series?
- It covers unrefined crude petroleum extracted from specific West African fields.
- Why might monthly figures show irregular patterns?
- Tanker voyage lengths and batch loading schedules can cause import volumes to bunch into specific months.
- Are provisional estimates revised frequently?
- Yes, early figures are routinely adjusted as final refinery intake and customs documents are processed.