Rising Global Demand Pushes US Energy Trade to New Records

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States reached record energy export levels in 2025, exporting 31 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of energy while imports fell to 21 quads. This resulted in a record 11 quads of net energy exports, reflecting the country’s growing role as a major global energy supplier.

The EIA said petroleum remained the largest component of US energy trade, accounting for 63% of exports and 83% of imports. Strong petroleum exports were supported by expanded domestic production, export infrastructure, and rising global demand, especially from Europe after sanctions on Russian energy supplies. Natural gas exports also hit record levels, driven by growing LNG capacity and increased overseas demand.

The EIA noted that the US energy sector operates within a global market, importing, exporting, refining, and storing energy products based on supply and demand conditions, while natural gas imports from Canada continue to help stabilize seasonal demand.