West African crude exports remain below pre-crisis levels despite Hormuz disruption
- Average exports during the crisis have been slightly lower than pre-crisis levels
- China’s crude oil import abstinence led the drag in East African exports
- Exports to northwest Europe and the Mediterranean declined slightly while flows to SEA grew the sharpest, followed by India
Higher costs have been a key deterrent for buyers despite global supply constraints with the Middle East Gulf conflict showing no signs of slowing
