The Saudi Pipeline Shutdown's Ripple Effect on Asia The shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East West pipeline has dealt a significant blow to global energy supply chains.
This critical artery transports crude oil from the Red Sea port of Yanbu to the kingdom's Gulf terminals, and its disruption will have far reaching consequences for Asia's biggest crude importers.
South Korea is particularly vulnerable, with 34. 1% of its total imports coming from Saudi Arabia. Japan and China also have substantial exposure, with Saudi crude making up 27. 3% and 14.