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The United States primarily exports light, sweet crude oil along with refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
Crude Oil Grades Exported
The U.S. produces mostly light, sweet crude oil, particularly from shale formations in Texas and New Mexico, such as the Permian Basin, which drives the majority of production growth

. This type of crude has a low sulfur content and lower density, making it easier to refine into gasoline and diesel. U.S. crude exports are largely of this grade because domestic refineries are optimized for heavier crudes, leaving surplus light, sweet crude available for international markets

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Export Volumes and Composition
In 2025, the U.S. exported about 10.7 million barrels per day of petroleum and petroleum products, with crude oil comprising roughly 37% of total exports

. The remaining 63% consists of refined products, including gasoline, diesel/distillate, LPG, and jet fuel. Refined products are the dominant export category due to high refinery output and global demand for middle distillates like diesel

Destinations
U.S. crude oil exports primarily go to Europe and Asia/Oceania, while refined products are shipped to a mix of European, Latin

American, and Asian markets depending on seasonal demand and logistical considerations

. The Netherlands is a major importer of U.S. petroleum products

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