Imports and exports
In Mongolia, diesel fuel is the major imported refined petroleum product in the country. In 2021, the country imported a total of 976,273 tonnes of diesel fuel, the same as the country’s diesel consumption volume. Compared to 2020, diesel import volumes reduced by 7.1%.
This is primarily a result of COVID-19 movement from May to October 2021. Some border crossing points only operate in the second and fourth week of each month, which further reduces diesel consumption.
In December 2021, 93.5% of diesel was imported from Russia, followed by 4.6% from South Korea and 1.9% from China.
Diesel imports, 2017-2021
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Source: Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia, 2022