Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

Net energy imports as a share of energy use (%)

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Argentina-4.1-33.8-24.0-2.47.28.114.014.113.512.013.28.62.51.26.02.00.4
Brazil27.923.611.79.510.712.115.814.28.62.71.1-0.8-4.1-11.2-3.8-7.3-13.7
Paraguay-48.1-75.7-66.3-48.3-51.2-50.6-50.8-34.5-27.1-27.0-18.4-12.5-1.50.810.35.7-4.7
Uruguay52.374.373.462.764.472.155.449.848.144.339.343.938.944.842.046.2