Which countries would be most affected if the Strait of Hormuz were closed?

Compare how a Strait of Hormuz disruption could affect major oil exporters and importers. Analyze oil volumes, LNG exposure, strategic reserves, bypass routes, View full data: https://gsheetpress.com/table?id=1782374936855

Strait of Hormuz Impact Tracker: Countries Most Exposed to an Oil Supply Disruption

Last updated on Jun 25, 2026, 2:18 PM

Strait of Hormuz Impact Tracker: Countries Most Exposed to an Oil Supply Disruption
🌍 Country	🏭 Role	🛢️ Oil Volume	📈 Hormuz Share %	⛓️ Hormuz Dependency	🚢 LNG Exposure	🏦 Strategic Reserve	🛤️ Bypass Route	🚨 Closure Risk	🤝 Key Buyer	📰 Current News
Saudi Arabia	EXPORTER	5.5	38.00%	38% of total output	Minimal	N/A – net exporter	Yes – East-West Petroline	MEDIUM	China, India, Japan	Saudi Arabia Joins Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, UAE, Oman, Iraq, And More In Confusion As US And Iran Peace Talks Stall, Strait Of Hormuz Naval Blockade Fear Escalates, Crude Oil Supply Shock, Trade Chaos And Travel Disruption Risk Deepens Across Midd - Travel And Tour World
Iraq	EXPORTER	3.5	22.80%	~95% of all exports	None	N/A – net exporter	No – fully dependent	HIGH	China, India	Iraq's export crisis: Hormuz and pipeline uncertainty - Vortexa
UAE	EXPORTER	2.5	12.90%	~80% of all exports	Some LNG	N/A – net exporter	Yes – ADCOP pipeline	MEDIUM	Japan, South Korea	Rubio meeting with Gulf allies to shore up support for Iran deal - The Hill
Iran	EXPORTER	1.5	10.60%	~100% (under sanctions)	Limited	N/A – net exporter	Partial – Goreh-Jask (inactive)	CRITICAL	China (sanctions buyer)	Oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels as more tankers exit strait of Hormuz - The Guardian
Kuwait	EXPORTER	1.5	10.10%	~100% of all exports	None	N/A – net exporter	No – fully dependent	HIGH	China, India	Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz will not happen - The Korea Times
Qatar	EXPORTER	0.7	4.00%	~100% – LNG dominant	~20% of world LNG	N/A – net exporter	No – ZERO LNG bypass	CRITICAL	Japan, South Korea, EU	Qatar PM in Oman to pave way for Iran-Gulf-Iraq Hormuz talks - Reuters
Bahrain	EXPORTER	0.3	2.00%	~100% of all exports	None	N/A – net exporter	No – fully dependent	HIGH	Japan, India	UNSC set to review Bahrain-led draft resolution on maritime security in Strait of Hormuz - News On AIR
China	IMPORTER	5.7	37.70%	40–50% of total imports	Yes – ~15% LNG	~500–900 mb (SPR)	Russia pipeline (ESPO)	HIGH	Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran	How China Turned the Strait of Hormuz Crisis into an Advantage - The National Interest
India	IMPORTER	2.2	14.70%	55–65% of total imports	Yes – growing	~10 days	None – maritime only	HIGH	Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE	US-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz - Al Jazeera
South Korea	IMPORTER	1.8	12.00%	70–80% of total imports	Yes – ~32% LNG	~90 days	None – maritime only	CRITICAL	Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE	5 more S. Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz - Inquirer.net
Japan	IMPORTER	1.6	10.90%	85–90% of total imports	Yes – ~20% LNG	~175 days	None – maritime only	CRITICAL	Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait	Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says - Al-Monitor
Singapore	IMPORTER	1.2	4.20%	Major Gulf refining hub	Yes – significant	~100 days	None – maritime only	HIGH	Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE	Iran's Oil Exports Through Hormuz Hit Wartime High - Crude Oil Prices Today \| OilPrice.com
Taiwan	IMPORTER	0.9	3.80%	63% of total imports	Yes – ~33% LNG	~60 days	None – maritime only	CRITICAL	Saudi Arabia, Kuwait	The maritime chokepoints that could be worse than Hormuz - Chatham House
Germany	IMPORTER	0.35	1.20%	~15% of total imports	Yes – Qatar LNG	~90 days	Norway / North Sea pipeline	LOW	Saudi Arabia, Iraq	Germany blames US president for Strait of Hormuz crisis - Anadolu Ajansı
Netherlands	IMPORTER	0.5	1.80%	~18% of total imports	Yes – growing	~90 days	Diversified EU supply	LOW	Saudi Arabia, UAE	Netherlands redirected air defence frigate towards the Strait of Hormuz as cabinet considered possible coalition deployment - Defence Industry Europe
France	IMPORTER	0.25	0.90%	~15% of total imports	Yes – Qatar LNG	~90 days	Diversified EU supply	LOW	Saudi Arabia, Iraq	French warship moves towards Red Sea as Paris eyes Hormuz mission - Al Jazeera
Italy	IMPORTER	0.3	1.10%	~20% of total imports	Yes – Qatar LNG	~90 days	Diversified EU supply	LOW	Iraq, Saudi Arabia	World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals sanctions relief, urges Hormuz reopening - CNBC
Pakistan	IMPORTER	0.4	1.50%	~78% of total imports	Yes – critical	< 10 days	None – maritime only	CRITICAL	Saudi Arabia, UAE	Pakistan Reports Mine in Strait of Hormuz Area, Warns Ships - Bloomberg
United States	IMPORTER	0.5	2.50%	~7% of total imports	Net LNG exporter	~700 mb (SPR)	Domestic shale – self-reliant	LOW	Saudi Arabia, Iraq	U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz - The New York Times
Thailand	IMPORTER	0.4	1.40%	~50% of total imports	Moderate	~45 days	None – maritime only	HIGH	Saudi Arabia, UAE	Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening - Nation Thailand
Australia	IMPORTER	0.35	1.20%	Indirect – via Singapore	LNG exporter	~29–36 days	None for fuel imports	HIGH	Saudi Arabia, UAE	Agreement by the United States and Iran - Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
Vietnam	IMPORTER	0.2	0.70%	~45% of total imports	Growing	~15 days	None – maritime only	HIGH	Saudi Arabia, Iraq	Vietnam's To Lam points to the Strait of Hormuz as a warning for Asia-Pacific rivals - Ottumwa Courier
Philippines	IMPORTER	0.18	0.60%	~40% of total imports	Moderate	~30 days	None – maritime only	MEDIUM	Saudi Arabia, UAE	Big fuel price rollback to proceed despite Hormuz disruption – DOE - Philstar.com
Bangladesh	IMPORTER	0.15	0.50%	~70% of total imports	Yes – critical	< 5 days	None – maritime only	CRITICAL	Saudi Arabia, Kuwait	MV Banglar Joyjatra crosses Strait of Hormuz after 115-day ordeal - The Daily Star
Malaysia	IMPORTER	0.22	0.80%	~30% of total imports	LNG exporter	~60 days	Some domestic production	MEDIUM	Saudi Arabia, Iraq	Hormuz Shutdown Forces Malaysia to Overhaul Crude Supply Chain - Crude Oil Prices Today \| OilPrice.com