Can private companies import crude oil into Mongolia?

Small domestic crude production (Tamsag basin) exported to China. Sainshand refinery construction under way 2026; not yet producing. Production-sharing contracts via PAM.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Mongolia?

PAM licence required. ~95% of refined product imported from Russia historically (Angarsk refinery via rail). China supply share growing.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Mongolia regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Mongolia are gated against these rules automatically.

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Mongolia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Mongolia-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade2

Restricted1

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSmall domestic crude production (Tamsag basin) exported to China. Sainshand refinery construction under way 2026; not yet producing. Production-sharing contracts via PAM.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradePAM licence required. ~95% of refined product imported from Russia historically (Angarsk refinery via rail). China supply share growing.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: pam_license.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Mongolia?: Small domestic crude production (Tamsag basin) exported to China. Sainshand refinery construction under way 2026; not yet producing. Production-sharing contracts via PAM.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Mongolia?: PAM licence required. ~95% of refined product imported from Russia historically (Angarsk refinery via rail). China supply share growing.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Mongolia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Mongolia are gated against these rules automatically.

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These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Mongolia? Run a free check first.