Syria has exported more than 2 million metric tons of Iraqi crude oil through its Baniyas Port since the start of the year, according to data from the Syrian General Authority for Land Transport.
The figure underscores the operational scale of the transit system that moves Iraqi crude from the Kirkuk fields to the Mediterranean coast, bypassing traditional Gulf export routes.
The volume highlights the growing importance of the Kirkuk-Baniyas corridor as a viable alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
With global energy markets increasingly sensitive to geopolitical chokepoints, the ability to route Iraqi production through Syria provides a strategic buffer against potential disruptions in the Persian Gulf.
This development aligns with broader efforts by Damascus to position itself as a key energy transit hub following the lifting of certain international sanctions.
Iraq and Syria previously signed an agreement to rebuild and expand the pipeline infrastructure, aiming to restore full capacity to the direct export link.