Strait of Hormuz shipments slowed to a near halt during the war

Daily oil and gas exports through one of the world’s most critical shipping routes plunged after February 28 when the United States and Israel attacked Iran. The US and Iran signed a peace plan on June 17, which stated the strait would reopen.

Outbound shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
Index by volume: 100 = January–March 2025 average

Note: Dates reflect the vessel's departure from the loading port. Data is reported through the previous day and includes only cargo loaded at Persian Gulf ports. Data relies on vessels actively transmitting automatic tracking data – disabled or interrupted transmission may cause volumes to be understated.

Source: World Trade Organisation and AXSMarine

Graphic: Lou Robinson, CNN