Asian countries are overwhelmingly dependent on oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, receiving nearly 90% of the crude and condensate passing through the waterway. China leads with over 37% of imports, followed by India (14.7%), South Korea (12%), and Japan (10.9%), making these economies highly vulnerable to disruptions at this vital choke point.
Approximately 40% to 50% of China's total imported crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical, yet vulnerable, energy supply route.
As of March 2026, roughly 30% of India's crude oil imports are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz,
Approximately 70% to 90% of Japan’s crude oil imports are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, as Japan depends on the Middle East for about 95% of its total oil supply.
Approximately 70% to 71% of South Korea's crude oil imports are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, according to 2026 reports.
Roughly 2% of total U.S. petroleum liquids consumption depends on oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, with only about 7% of U.S. crude imports traveling through this route.
