Poland
net importerAll imported crude enters through Gdańsk. After dropping Russian oil (2023), Orlen replaced it with Saudi, Norwegian and American crude.
How much oil?
Imports 515 thousand barrels of crude a day – one supertanker every 4 days. There is practically no domestic production; crude imports cover 70% of fuel consumption, the rest is refined products and biofuels.
Where does it come from?
| Supplier | share | thousand b/d |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 52% | 269 |
| Norway | 30% | 153 |
| USA | 7% | 34 |
| Guyana | 3% | 13 |
| Nigeria | 3% | 13 |
| United Kingdom | 3% | 13 |
| other sources (not on the map) | 4% | 20 |
Which way?
- Danish Straits96% of imports · 495
- Suez Canal / SUMED52% of imports · 269
Real risk: Suez Canal / SUMED – 52% of imports this way. Depends on the situation in the Red Sea; the Ever Given blockage (2021) halted 12% of world trade for 6 days.
Main port: Gdańsk (Naftoport)