📈 Asia Relies on Hormuz Fuel Flows, the U.S. and Europe Far Less
Global trade in fuels and refined petroleum products remains heavily dependent on flows through the Strait of Hormuz. In 2025, approximately 22% of the total value of global fuel exports transited the strait, underscoring its role as a critical energy chokepoint.
Dependence is particularly high across Asian economies. South Korea, Japan, Thailand, India, Taiwan, and China show the greatest exposure, with roughly 40% to 50% of their fuel imports linked to Hormuz transit. A second tier—including Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines—relies on the strait for 20% to 40% of imports.
In contrast, Western economies exhibit more limited reliance. Fuel imports passing through Hormuz account for about 12% in Italy and France, 9% in the United States and the United Kingdom, 5.3% in Israel, 3.2% in Germany, and 2.2% in Sweden.
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