Natural gas - exports:
7.08 billion cu m (2001 est.)

Natural gas - imports:
0 cu m (2001 est.)

Natural gas - proved reserves:
5.892 trillion cu m (1 January 2002)

Current account balance:
$12.47 billion (2003)

Exports:
$56.73 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)

Exports - commodities:
crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates

Exports - partners:
Japan 26.2%, South Korea 10.5%, Iran 3.8% (2003)

Imports:
$37.16 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.)

Imports - commodities:
machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food

Imports - partners:
China 10%, Japan 7.2%, Germany 7.2%, US 7%, France 6.9%, UK 5.9%,
Italy 4.4%, South Korea 4.4%, India 4.1% (2003)