Iran ranked tenth among the largest oil exporters in the world in 2025, with an average daily export of 2.1 million barrels of oil. According to the annual statistical bulletin data for 2026 from OPEC, the United States was the largest oil exporter that year, accounting for daily exports of 10.7 million barrels.
Global Oil Export Rankings
Following the United States, Saudi Arabia with 7.9 million barrels and Russia with 6.6 million barrels per day rank second and third. Canada also ranks next with daily exports of 4.1 million barrels, followed by the UAE with 3.9 million and Iraq with 3.5 million barrels. In this table, Kuwait and Brazil each with about 2.4 million and the Netherlands with 2.1 million barrels per day rank seventh to ninth.
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The Middle East's Oil Export Status
According to this report, the Middle East accounts for 29.2 percent of global oil exports. This highlights the importance of this region in meeting global oil needs. While Iran has managed to achieve the tenth rank in oil exports despite sanctions and economic restrictions, this indicates the country's efforts to maintain and increase its oil exports.
Overall, this report shows that the global oil industry is currently influenced by factors such as sanctions, global demand, and political developments. It seems that Iran, despite existing challenges, is striving to solidify its position in the global oil market.
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