Russian diesel returns to familiar destinations following export ban lift, shipping data shows
USO•Russian diesel cargoes are returning to Turkey and Brazil after the lifting of Moscow’s export ban, with two tankers signaling voyages to those destinations. Turkey received about 95,000 barrels per day, or 34% of Russian diesel loadings this year, while Brazil received 66,000 bpd, or 24%.
1. Cargoes head to key buyers
At least two tankers have signaled voyages to Turkey and Brazil following the US-brokered lifting of Russia’s export ban. The Leruo departed the Baltic port of Primorsk on October 16 and signaled Manaus, Brazil, as its destination; the Dolunay departed Primorsk on October 14 carrying diesel and is heading to Alanya, Turkey.
2. Export destinations
Turkey and Brazil have been the two largest buyers of Russian diesel since 2023. Turkey received around 34% of Russian diesel loadings so far this year, at 95,000 barrels per day, while Brazil received 24%, at 66,000 bpd. Russia had reduced exports during the summer before imposing the ban as it faced widespread Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries.
