TOKYO: Japan’s dependence on Arab crude oil in June 2026 dropped to 62.3% of total oil imports, while imports from the United States soared to 32%, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). This significant shift followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the Israeli American war on Iran.

In June, Japan imported a total of 63.19 million barrels of oil, with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait collectively supplying 39.40 million barrels.

Prior to the war on Iran, Japan relied on Arab oil for around 95% of its oil requirements.

According to METI, the United Arab Emirates was the leading supplier in June, providing 22.61 million barrels (35.8%). The United States was the second-largest supplier, delivering 20.44 million barrels (32.2%). Saudi Arabia supplied 13.65 million barrels (21.6%), and Kuwait contributed 3.13 million barrels (5%).

Japan did not import crude oil from Oman or Qatar during June.

Smaller proportions of oil imports originated from Ecuador (1.9%), Russia (1.2%), Australia (1.2%), Malaysia (0.6%), and South Sudan (0.4%).

Here is the complete breakdown of Japan’s oil imports for June 2026. Please note that the volumes for the smaller suppliers were calculated based on the provided percentages, and the total reflects minor rounding differences.

Supplier – Volume – Percentage of total imports

1- UAE: 22.61 Million Barrels (35.8%)

2- United States: 20.44 Million Barrels (32.2%)

3- Saudi Arabia: 13.65 Million Barrels (21.6%)

4- Kuwait: 3.13 Million Barrels (5%)

5- Ecuador: 1.20 Million Barrels (1.9%)

6- Russia: 0.76 Million Barrels (1.2%)

7- Australia: 0.76 Million Barrels (1.2%)

8- Malaysia: 0.38 Million Barrels (0.6%)

9- South Sudan: 0.25 Million Barrels (0.4%)

Total:63.18 Million Barrels.