Saudi Arabia shipped 34 million barrels via the Strait of Hormuz in two weeks, signaling a rebound in export logistics post-conflict.
Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached 34 million barrels over the past two weeks, more than double the 15 million barrels shipped during the prior conflict-affected period. The surge reflects a clearing of stranded cargoes and a restart of export logistics, though daily throughput remains below pre-war levels.
About 24 million barrels shipped since June 17 were loaded during or before the U.S.-Iran conflict, indicating a backlog of tankers delayed in the Gulf. Roughly 17 million barrels of pre-war Saudi oil remain in the region, while exports from key terminals like Ras Tanura and Juaymah were paused or rerouted during the conflict.
The recovery suggests a gradual normalization of Gulf loadings, though further upside in shipped volumes may depend on sustained confidence in the sea lane’s safety.