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Jun-07-23
Buyer From Canada
Nov-08-21
Buyer From Canada
Jul-30-20
Buyer From Blockhouse, NS, Canada
Buyer Of Herbal Extracts   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Coffee Beans   |   Avocado Oil   |   Milk Powder   |   Hibiscus   |   Green Tea   |   Lavender Oil   |   Walnuts   |   Red Chilli   |   Lemongrass Oil   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Pepper   |   Spices   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Coconut Oil   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Shea Butter   |   Chia Seeds   |   Herbs   |   Essential Oils   |   Rosemary Oil   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fruits   |   Butter   |   Olive Oil   |   Rosemary   |   Palm Oil   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Oregano   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Crude Oil   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Avocado   |   Pistachio   |   Fresh Hibiscus   |   Chickpeas   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Sesame Oil   |   Soybean   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Flax Seeds   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Beans   |   Dried Seafood   |   Turmeric   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Thyme   |   Dried Fish   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Black Tea   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Almonds
Feb-17-24
Buyer From Canada
Dec-26-23
Buyer From ROUYN-NORANDA, QC, Canada
Aug-02-20
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Gas Lighters   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Chips   |   Copper Scrap   |   Alfalfa Hay   |   Green Cardamom   |   Avocado   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Turmeric   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Onion   |   Soybean Meal   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Beans   |   Pineapple   |   Fish   |   Lentils   |   Maize   |   Mango   |   Soya Oil   |   Copper Scrap   |   Canola Oil   |   Sugar   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Banana   |   Rice   |   Pomegranate   |   Diesel   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Corn   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Black Tea   |   Avocado   |   Crude Oil   |   Pepper   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Pulses   |   Wheat   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Grapes   |   Chickpeas   |   Cassava   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Palm Oil   |   Spices   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee Beans   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Kerosene Oil
Jun-09-24
Buyer From Canada
Aug-13-23
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Rapeseed Oil   |   Rice Bran   |   Sesame Oil   |   Solar LED Street Lights   |   Steam Coal   |   Rapeseed Meal   |   NPK   |   Palm Oil   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Rice Bran Oil   |   Polyester   |   Sugar   |   Copra   |   Canola Oil   |   Corn   |   Coconut Oil   |   Cotton   |   Peanuts   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Soybean Oil   |   Viscose Fabric   |   Corn Meal   |   Lentils   |   Viscose Yarn   |   Wheat Flour   |   Acrylic Yarn   |   Wool   |   Diesel   |   Edible Oils   |   Olive Oil   |   Sunflower Meal   |   Mustard Oil   |   Maize   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Nylon   |   Castor Seed Oil   |   Flour   |   Soybean Meal   |   Wheat   |   Fertilizers   |   Peanut Oil   |   Urea   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Chickpeas   |   Frozen Meat   |   Used Oil   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Peas   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Jatropha Oil   |   DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)   |   Crude Oil   |   Spices   |   Corn Oil   |   Coke   |   Fresh Beef   |   Frozen Beef   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Meat And Bone Meal (MBM)   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Flax Seeds   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Castor Seeds   |   Sorghum   |   PVC Floorings   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Millet   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Rice   |   Fresh Meat   |   LPG Cylinders   |   Gas Lighters   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Plastic Bottles & Sealings   |   Aviation Supplies   |   Sulphur   |   Steel Drum & Barrel   |   Castor Oil   |   Aluminum Ingots   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Plastic Drum & Barrel   |   Bitumen, Asphalt   |   Copper Scrap   |   Used Rail Scrap   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Packaging Drums & Barrels   |   Soybean Seeds   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Soybean   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Copper Cathode   |   Sunflower Oil   |   LPG/LNG & CNG   |   Barley   |   White Rice   |   Metal Scraps
Sep-23-21
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Wheat Bran   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Green Cardamom   |   Gas Lighters   |   Wood Logs   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cloves   |   Avocado   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Fish   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Chips   |   Cassava Chips   |   Milk Powder   |   Grapes   |   Fresh Beef   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Coconut Oil   |   Pineapple   |   Wheat   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Chickpeas   |   Banana   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Corn   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Sugar   |   Teak Wood Logs   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Copper Scrap   |   Maize   |   Mango   |   Soybean Meal   |   Soya Oil   |   Wheat Flour   |   Coffee Beans   |   Canola Oil   |   Diesel   |   Pepper   |   Alfalfa Hay   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Lentils   |   Copper Scrap   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Kidney Beans   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Cassava   |   Beans   |   Rice   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Soybean   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Crude Oil   |   Pomegranate   |   Olive Oil   |   Rice Bran   |   Black Tea   |   Palm Oil   |   Fresh Onion   |   Corn Meal   |   Pulses   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Spices
Jun-30-24
Buyer From Canada
Mar-20-24
Buyer From Canada
Nov-26-22
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Olive Oil   |   Canola Oil   |   Cassava Chips   |   Coconut Oil   |   Soybean Meal   |   Avocado   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Lentils   |   Grapes   |   Cassava   |   Pepper   |   Fresh Beef   |   Pulses   |   Avocado   |   Palm Oil   |   Pomegranate   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Banana   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Beans   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Butter   |   Mango   |   Diesel   |   Soya Oil   |   Wheat Flour   |   Black Tea   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Corn Meal   |   Coffee Beans   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cloves   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Sugar   |   Frozen Meat   |   Wheat Bran   |   Green Cardamom   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Copper Scrap   |   Frozen Fish   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Crude Oil   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Gas Lighters   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Wood Logs   |   Wheat   |   Fresh Onion   |   Teak Wood Logs   |   Chips   |   Chickpeas   |   Fish   |   Corn   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Maize   |   Spices   |   Meat And Bone Meal (MBM)   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Poultry   |   Rice Bran   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Dried Fish   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Kidney Beans   |   Alfalfa Hay   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Rice   |   Pineapple   |   Copper Scrap   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Milk Powder   |   Soybean
Feb-07-21
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Beans   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Palm Oil   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Crude Oil   |   Pepper   |   Corn   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Black Tea   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Pulses   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Onion   |   Kidney Beans   |   Milk Powder   |   Gas Lighters   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Chips   |   Chickpeas   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Spices   |   Coffee Beans   |   Wheat Flour   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Teak Wood Logs   |   Wheat   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Cassava   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Coconut Oil   |   Copper Scrap   |   Alfalfa Hay   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Soybean Meal   |   Maize   |   Mango   |   Soya Oil   |   Copper Scrap   |   Canola Oil   |   Green Cardamom   |   Avocado   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Fish   |   Lentils   |   Rice   |   Pomegranate   |   Diesel   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Avocado   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Turmeric   |   Pineapple   |   Sugar   |   Wood Logs   |   Cloves   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh Ginger
Sep-14-20
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Miscellaneous Items   |   Fish   |   Lentils   |   Milk Powder   |   Cosmetic Raw Material   |   Coconut Oil   |   Coffee Beans   |   Canned Food   |   Ylang Ylang Oil   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Dried Seafood   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Potato   |   Butter   |   Rice   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh Salmon Fish   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Green Cardamom   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Fresh Squid   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Crude Oil   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Salt   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Watermelon   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Fresh Coconut   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Other Fresh Fishes   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Fresh Onion   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Turmeric   |   Chickpeas   |   Cassava   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Basmati Rice   |   Beans   |   Dried Fish   |   Fatty Acid   |   Stearic Acid   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Essential Oils   |   Papaya   |   Flour   |   Soybean Oil   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Green Tea   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Shea Butter   |   Pineapple   |   Lemongrass Oil   |   Palmolien Oil   |   Corn Oil   |   Mango   |   Orange   |   Coconut Water & Coconut Milk   |   Chips   |   Edible Oils   |   Olive Oil   |   Coffee   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Coconut   |   Black Tea   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Cloves   |   Fruits   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Apple   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Tea   |   Pepper   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   Kidney Beans   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Avocado   |   Palm Oil   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Passion Fruit   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Spices   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Red Chilli   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Banana   |   Grapes   |   Pickles & Sauces
Feb-28-24
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Kerosene Oil   |   Beds   |   Electronics - Entertainment   |   LPG Cylinders   |   Computer CPU   |   Natural Stone Tiles   |   Carpets   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Rugs   |   Teak Wood   |   Gas Lighters   |   Electric Lamps, Tubes, Bulbs, Lights & Light Fittings   |   Furniture   |   Computer - RAM & ROM   |   Computer - Motherboards   |   Aviation Supplies   |   Fuel Saving Devices   |   Printing Paper   |   Machined Components   |   Corn   |   Containers   |   Shipping Containers   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Fresh Meat   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Computer Scrap   |   LPG/LNG & CNG   |   Crude Oil   |   Frozen Beef   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Bitumen, Asphalt   |   Rice   |   Light Emitting Diode   |   White Rice   |   Beans   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Soybean Oil   |   Coffee Powder   |   Soft Drinks   |   Coffee   |   Peanut Oil   |   Sugar   |   Coffee Beans   |   Palm Oil   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Bed Linens, Bed Sheets   |   Diesel   |   Coconut Oil   |   Beverages   |   Soybean   |   Metal Scraps   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Peanuts   |   Other Medical Equipments   |   Coke   |   Bath Towels   |   Broken Rice   |   Party Ballons   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Beet Sugar   |   Basmati Rice   |   Fresh Beef   |   Edible Oils   |   Brown Rice   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Frozen Meat   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Industrial Chemicals   |   Energy Drinks   |   Instant Coffee   |   Urea   |   Milk Powder   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Canola Oil   |   Used Clothings   |   Solar LED Street Lights   |   Green Coffee   |   Electronic Semi Conductor Devices & Other Components   |   Towels   |   Medical Equipment & Machinery   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Party Poppers   |   Clothing & Accessories   |   Party Supplies and Decorations   |   Hand Towels
Nov-30-23
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS)   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Aluminum Ingots   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Copper Ore   |   Electric Home Appliances   |   Lead   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Zinc Ore   |   Zinc Concentrates   |   Aggregates   |   Cement   |   Stones & Slates   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Toys & Games   |   Resin   |   Printing Paper   |   Sandstones & Sands   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Wires & Cables   |   Fresh Drumsticks   |   Food Products   |   Metal Scraps   |   Towels   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Pulses   |   LPG/LNG & CNG   |   Food Processing Machinery   |   Fertilizers   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Ladies Tops   |   Trousers & Shorts   |   NPK   |   Bed Linens, Bed Sheets   |   Home Furnishing Textiles   |   Ladies Salwar, Suits, Dupattas & Sarees   |   Hand Sanitizer   |   Craft Paper   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Rice   |   Urea   |   Mustard Oil   |   Spices   |   Shirts & T-Shirts   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Jeans & Denim Wear   |   Gloves   |   Blankets   |   Diesel   |   Fly Ash   |   Plants & Plant Extracts   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Wheat Flour   |   Sarees   |   Coal   |   Charcoal   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Jackets, Vest & Coats   |   Waste Paper   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Coke   |   Ores & Minerals   |   Crude Oil   |   Joggers Pant
Jun-01-21
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Mushrooms   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Milk Powder   |   Pulse Oximeter   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Charcoal   |   Aluminium Can Scrap   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Recycled Plastic   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Chocolates   |   Mercury   |   Chia Seeds   |   Frozen Meat   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Copper Scrap   |   Fresh Mushroom   |   PP Woven Sacks   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Ferrous Metals, Non Ferrous Metals   |   PP (Polypropylene) Woven Bag   |   Industrial Chemicals   |   Electric Home Appliances   |   Copper Scrap   |   Laptops, Notebooks & ThinkPad   |   Frozen Pork   |   Plastic Raw Materials   |   Crude Oil   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Titanium Dioxide   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Soybean   |   Aluminum   |   Chlorine Dioxide   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Potassium Chloride   |   Sawn Wood   |   PC Camera   |   PP (Polypropylene) Plastic Bags   |   Aluminium Ash   |   Timber   |   Plastic Scrap   |   Automobile Tyres, Tubes & Wheels   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Calcium Chloride   |   MDF Boards   |   HDPE Bags   |   Chlorine   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Home Theatre Systems   |   Gas Lighters   |   Pickles & Sauces   |   Red Chilli   |   Medical Gloves   |   Fresh Potato   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Almonds   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Medical Oxygen Kits   |   Chickpeas   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Beverages   |   Nitrile Disposable Gloves   |   Vinyl Gloves   |   Tomato Paste & Purees   |   Shirts & T-Shirts   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Diapers   |   Sugar   |   Nylon   |   Veterinary Instruments & Products   |   Fresh Onion   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Surgical Face Mask   |   Palm Oil   |   Diagnostic Kits   |   Briquette   |   Disposable Face Mask   |   N95 Face Mask   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Polypropylene Fabric (PP Fabric)   |   Surgical Equipments & Disposables   |   Firewoods   |   Canned Food   |   Diesel   |   Food Products   |   Dental Equipments & Materials
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May-13-21
Buyer From Edmonton, Albreta, Canada
Quantity Required: 5,000 - 25,000 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: DL/C MT700 as BG & Payment release by MT103 / T/T after SGS Q & Q at Discharge port (CIF)
Destination: Other-Not Shown
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
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Apr-12-23
Buyer From Canada
Quantity Required: 100 - 200 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: China
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
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Aug-29-24
Buyer From Canada
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: DLC
Destination: China
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
Product Description
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Crude Oil: The 'Black Gold' of Global Energy Markets & Cross-Border Trade

In simple terms, crude oil is an unprocessed petroleum product which occurs naturally. Made of hydrocarbons, it is formed over millions of years from remains of dead organisms or organic materials (like plants and marine life). Its name 'crude oil' comes from the fact that it is unrefined in nature and needs to be refined into various fuels (such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) and other petrochemical products. All these valuable by-products of crude oil are essential for multiple sectors, including transportation, electricity generation, and heating. This non-renewable, natural resource is extracted from the depths of the earth in its raw, liquid form. It is called black gold because of its dark color and high value as a global commodity. In fact, many economists think that crude oil is the single most important commodity in the world as it is the primary source of energy production in the current scenario. No wonder why crude oil buyers are actively seeking reliable suppliers who can fulfill this rising demand for petroleum-based products. 


Understanding the Global Crude Oil Market

The crude oil market is driven by a number of factors. The major ones include global economic growth, transportation needs, population increase, and seasonal changes. Countries with strong economies have higher industrial activities, which increases the consumption of oil-based products (like gasoline and diesel). On the other hand, economic downturns can reduce oil demand remarkably as we saw during the 2008 financial crisis. The transportation sector heavily relies on petroleum products, and any shift in transportation patterns or technologies can influence oil demand. Seasons changes are also responsible as colder winters increase the demand for heating oil and other related products. 


In addition, there are some factors that impact crude oil prices. These include:

  • Global supply and demand dynamics is a major factor. When the oil production or supply surpasses the consumption, prices tend to fall (due to surplus). And when consumption exceeds production, prices tend to rise (due to scarcity).

  • Geopolitical tensions like political instability and conflicts in oil-producing nations can cause supply chain disruptions as they decrease oil availability while increasing prices. 

  • It is important to note that currency exchange rates play a critical role in determining oil prices. Any change in the exchange rate impacts the cost of crude oil imports. 

  • Several government policies also impact domestic oil costs. For example, if the taxes on petroleum products are high, the prices increase for consumers. Moreover, import restrictions and price controls also affect the crude oil pricing structure. 

  • Did you know that OPEC+ decisions also determine global oil prices? Yes, when the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (collectively called OPEC+) decide to cut production, the global oil supply is reduced and prices increase.  And their decision to increase production leads to higher supply and lower prices. 


As a supplier or exporter, you should stay up-to-date with these factors to understand real-time crude oil price fluctuations.



Essential Crude Oil Grades and Types Every Exporter Should Know

The list of crude oil buyers worldwide typically includes government-run energy corporations, international oil refiners and petrochemical companies, private energy traders, licensed importers, as well as distributors in oil-deficient countries. Once you identify your buyer, you must cater to their demand based on the specific type or grade of crude oil they require. There are over 100 different types of crude oils that are traded globally. Here are the most common ones.


Most Common Crude Oil Types:

Crude Oil TypeDescription
Brent Crude Oil- Derived from the North Sea

- Light, sweet crude oil

- Benchmark for Africa and Europe
West Texas Intermediate (WTI)- Produced primarily in the United States

- Light, sweet crude oil with relatively low sulfur

- Benchmark for U.S. pricing
Dubai Crude- Produced in the Middle East

- Heavier and higher in sulfur

- Benchmark for Middle East exports to Asia


Talking about grades, crude oil is further classified on the basis of specific gravity or density (how dense the oil is in relation to water) as well as sulfur content.


Crude Oil Grades & Classification:

Grade TypeClassification BasisFeatures
Light Crude OilDensity (Specific Gravity)- Low density & high API gravity

- Low viscosity & sulfur content

- Yields higher value products (like gasoline & diesel)
Medium Crude OilDensity (Specific Gravity)- Density, API gravity & sulfur content falls between light & heavy crude oils

- Less valuable than light crude oil

- Easier to refine than heavy crude oil
Heavy Crude OilDensity (Specific Gravity)- High density & low API gravity

- High viscosity & sulfur content

- More complex and costly to refine
Sweet Crude OilSulfur Content- Low sulfur content (<0.5%)

- Easier & cheaper to refine

- More environmentally friendly
Sour Crude OilSulfur Content- High sulfur content (>0.5%)

- More expensive to refine

- Required more processing to remove impurities


You should also know that the demand for light, sweet crude oils (like WTI and Brent) is usually higher. This is due to the fact that they are more suitable for producing gasoline and other refined products. However, regions with large refining capacities may demand heavier, sour crudes. Also, crude oil is not traded in isolation as many buyers also seek other relevant petroleum, oil & related products, such as:


  • Automotive Diesel, Jet Fuel, and Light Diesel Oil
  • Coke and fuel oil (for industrial use)
  • Biodiesel and kerosene oil
  • Refined products like Diesel EN590, lubricants, and aviation fuel oil

Thus, there is a great opportunity for exporters who offer bundled or related commodities, as this can attract more buyers, especially in cross-border trade. 



Insights into the Global Crude Oil Trade: Export and Import Trends

Here are the key market insights that you should know to identify new potential markets and growth opportunities. 

Global Market Size Data:

MetricValue
Market Size (2024)$2.6 trillion
Expected Market Size (2030)$2.7 trillion
CAGR (2024-2030)0.90%

Source: Research and Markets


Top crude oil imports by country (2023-2024):

Crude Oil BenchmarkAverage Global Price (USD/barrel)
Brent Crude$80 – $85
West Texas Intermediate (WTI)$75 – $80
Dubai Crude$70 – $75

Source: Export Import Data


Global Average Crude Oil Prices by Benchmark:

Crude Oil BenchmarkAverage Global Price (USD/barrel)
Brent Crude$80 – $85
West Texas Intermediate (WTI)$75 – $80
Dubai Crude$70 – $75


Note: These are estimated global average price ranges based on trading trends over recent years. For real-time crude oil price updates, you can visit OilPrice.


To get the latest updates on petroleum products or connect with fellow traders, visit our Communities section.



How to Find a List of Crude Oil Buyers Worldwide?

Here are the most effective methods to find and connect with crude oil buyers near me or worldwide.

  • Attend major oil and gas trade events (like ADIPEC, CERAWeek, Biofuel Expo, or the World Petroleum Congress). These events gather refiners, traders, importers, and government agencies across the globe. Thus, these are ideal places for networking and finding potential crude oil buyers. 

  • B2B platforms like go4WorldBusiness give you access to verified crude oil buyers. You can go to these platforms, sign up, and list your products. You can even filter potential clients by country.

  • National chambers of commerce, especially in oil-importing countries, often maintain a crude oil buyers directory. You can reach out to them and other industry associations like OPEC, IEA, or IEF.

  • Social media platforms like Linkedin are a powerful tool to directly reach commodity traders, procurement managers, and energy analysts. Through a strong online presence, you can easily attract potential crude oil importers and buyers. 



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. How to find genuine crude oil buyers?

To find genuine crude oil buyers, follow these ways:

  • Use buyer directories
  • Attend global oil & gas expos
  • Use B2B marketplaces (like go4WorldBusiness)
  • Reach out to related government trade boards 

Also, make sure to verify the licenses of potential buyers, along with their trade history.


2. Who is the biggest buyer of crude oil?

China is the biggest buyer of crude oil.


3. Who is the largest consumer of crude oil?

The United States is the largest consumer of crude oil with nearly 20% of global demand. In 2023, the country consumed an average of around 20.35 million barrels of petroleum per day (as per EIA). It is followed by China and India.


4. What is the difference between crude oil, petroleum, and petroleum products?

Here is the major difference:

  • Crude oil: It is a raw, unrefined oil
  • Petroleum: It refers to both crude oil and refined products
  • Petroleum products: It includes fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel


5. What are the main types of crude oil?

The three benchmarks or major crude oil types are:

  • Brent Crude
  • WTI
  • Dubai Crude


6. Where is crude oil found?

Crude oil is majorly found in underground reservoirs within the earth's crust. The main reserves are present in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and UAE), Russia, the U.S., and Canada.


7. What are the main export destinations for Russian crude oil?

China, India, Turkey and some African countries are the main export destinations for Russian crude oil. 


8. What is a barrel of crude oil?

It is a standard unit of volume used in the oil and gas industry. Basically, it is used for measuring crude oil and petroleum products, and it is equivalent to approx. 159 liters or 42 U.S. gallons.


9. What is the current crude oil price?

 As of June 2025, crude oil prices range between $75–$85 for Brent and $70–$80 for WTI per barrel.


10. What is crude oil HSN code?

27090000 is the crude oil HSN code.


11. What are 4 useful materials produced from crude oil?

The four most useful materials produced from crude oil are:

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel
  • Kerosene (jet fuel)
  • Petrochemical feedstocks (like ethylene and propylene)


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