* The figures for January and February were published together to curb the effect of the Chinese New Year which each year falls between January 21 and February 21.
Values have been rounded.
The source does not provide a release date. The date given is the date of data access.
In October 2025, roughly  million metric tons of crude oil were produced in China. This was an increase compared to the same month in the previous year.Â
Crude oil industry leaders and consumer groups
China's leading oil, gas, and petrochemical companies are state-owned enterprises Sinopec and Petrochina. In 2023, they reported whopping annual revenues of around *** and *** trillion yuan, respectively. Their business performance is in part driven by increasing demand for oil and oil products by the automotive industry. With over *** million cars sold each month, automobile sales in China stimulate demand for petroleum-based motor fuels. This is also reflected in the production of refinery products, such as gasoline and diesel.
China's growing appetite for primary energy
As the wealth of its residents grows, so too does the country's demand for primary energy sources. In 2023, China was ranked the world's largest primary energy consumer. Crude oil consumption has been climbing continuously in the past few years, although coal remains the most dominant energy source in the country. Together, coal and oil make up the lion’s share in China’s primary energy consumption.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
National Bureau of Statistics of China. (November 18, 2025). Monthly crude oil production in China from October 2022 to October 2025 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/226175/crude-oil-extraction-in-china-by-month/
National Bureau of Statistics of China. "Monthly crude oil production in China from October 2022 to October 2025 (in million metric tons)." Chart. November 18, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/226175/crude-oil-extraction-in-china-by-month/
National Bureau of Statistics of China. (2025). Monthly crude oil production in China from October 2022 to October 2025 (in million metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/226175/crude-oil-extraction-in-china-by-month/
National Bureau of Statistics of China. "Monthly Crude Oil Production in China from October 2022 to October 2025 (in Million Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 18 Nov 2025, /statistics/226175/crude-oil-extraction-in-china-by-month/
National Bureau of Statistics of China, Monthly crude oil production in China from October 2022 to October 2025 (in million metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/226175/crude-oil-extraction-in-china-by-month/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Monthly crude oil production in China from October 2022 to October 2025 (in million metric tons) [Graph], National Bureau of Statistics of China, November 18, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/226175/crude-oil-extraction-in-china-by-month/