Russia's Arctic oil exports decline amid sanctions
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- in 2025
- 4.2%
- approximately
- 1.83 million tons
- approximately
- 13.41 million barrels
- and indicates
- 30% increase
- of total Russian
- 1%
Russian crude oil deliveries to Asia via the Northern Sea Route fell 4.2% in 2025, totaling 1.83 million tons (approximately 13.41 million barrels). Most shipments went to China, with minimal exports to South Korea. This decline contrasts with last year's 30% increase and indicates that the route may only account for 1% of total Russian oil exports in 2026.
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