U.S. $57 Billion Fuels Trade Surplus in 2023 vs. EU $455 Billion Deficit and China's $435 Deficit

The following key trends are highlighted:

United States:

Historically had a fuels trade deficit, which began improving significantly after the Shale Revolution in the 2010s. By 2023, the U.S. achieved a $57 billion fuels trade surplus, aided by rising energy exports and a reduction in imports.

European Union:

Maintains a persistent fuels trade deficit, which worsened during the energy crisis triggered by sanctions on Russia in 2022. In 2023, the EU fuels trade deficit reached $455 billion, underscoring heavy reliance on energy imports.

China:

Has consistently experienced a fuels trade deficit due to growing energy demands and limited domestic energy production. In 2023, China's fuels trade deficit stood at $435 billion, reflecting its dependence on imported fuels to support its industrial economy.