The world's top importing region saw arrivals of 24.95 million barrels per day (bpd) in September, down from August's 25.22 million bpd, according to data complied by LSEG.
September's imports were also almost 3 million bpd weaker than the 27.92 million bpd seen in July, which was the highest monthly total so far in 2023.
China imported 11.53 million bpd in September, down from August's 12.49 million bpd, according to LSEG data.
Russia was China's top supplier in September, providing 1.81 million bpd, eclipsing the 1.44 million bpd from Saudi Arabia.
The main question for Asia's oil demand in the fourth quarter is just how hard the recent price rally will bite demand.
Persons:
Vietnam's, China doesn't, Asia's, Jamie Freed
Organizations:
LSEG, Imports, Reliance Industries, SK Energy's Ulsan, Taiwan's CPC, Brent, U.S, world's, Reuters, Thomson
Locations:
LAUNCESTON, Australia, August's, Jamnagar, India, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Asia, CHINA, China, Russia, Iran