MOSCOW, March 12. /TASS/. China reduced Russian oil supplies by 12% in January 2025, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in its March report.

The share of Russia in total Chinese oil imports dropped to 19% from 20% in December 2024. Malaysia was second in terms of oil supplies to China (13% of the total volume). Saudi Arabia was third with almost 13%.

Total oil imports by China declined by 11% month on month or by 1.3 mln barrels daily in January 2025 to 10 mln barrels per day.

At the same time, according to Kpler analytical agency data quoted by OPEC, Russia accounted for 33% of total oil imports of India in January against 38% one month before. Iraq supported 21% of supplies to India, and Saudi Arabia accounted for 14%. Total Indian oil imports edged up by 3% monthly to 4.9 mln barrels per day in January 2025.