Which non-Gulf nations most frequently use the Strait of Hormuz?

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China and India are the most frequently reported non-Gulf destinations or departure points for commodity carriers using the Strait of Hormuz
Since the start of the conflict, China and India have been among the most frequently reported non-Gulf destinations or departure points for commodity carriers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler’s shipping data also lists other non-Gulf destinations including Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia, but it does not provide a ranked frequency order or specific counts for each of those countries.
China-linked vessel crossings were recorded at three last week
Kpler data showed that only three commodities vessels linked to China through their flag, ownership or cargo crossed the strait last week, between May 11 and 17. Two additional Hong Kong-flagged vessels also transited and were heading to Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The figures may not fully reflect final destinations because vessels do not always disclose end destinations while crossing.
India is named among the most frequently reported non-Gulf points
The reporting states that India, alongside China, has been among the most frequently reported non-Gulf destinations or departure points since the conflict began. The available data does not break out India’s weekly or total crossing counts in the same way as the China-linked figures, so no specific number for India can be stated from the provided information.
Other non-Gulf destinations include Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia
Beyond China and India, Kpler’s shipping data includes Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia as non-Gulf destinations. The information provided does not rank these countries by frequency or supply specific figures for how often each appears, so the relative order among them cannot be determined from the available dataset.
Western destinations appear less frequently in reported data
The reporting adds that relatively few vessels reported Western countries as destinations. It also notes that traffic patterns have depended on nationality and compliance with US sanctions, which has shaped which countries show up as reported destinations or departure points in the dataset.

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