Germany’s domestic and overseas lube demand rose to a six-month high in March on the back of a seasonal pick-up in consumption.The volume was still lower than usual for the time of year and fell for a sixth month from year-earlier levels.Domestic consumption and exports combined came to 148,390t in March, government data showed. The volume rose from 134,870t the previous month to the highest since last September.Domestic lube consumption of 62,310t in March fell by 22pc from year-earlier levels. Demand for metalworking fluids fell by more than 75pc, process oils by 25pc and engine oils by 19pc.Lube exports of 86,080t in March fell by 13pc and for a twentieth straight month from year-earlier levels.Exports of metalworking fluids fell by a smaller 19pc pace compared with domestic demand. Exports of transformer oils rose from year-earlier levels..Spain’s April lube demand falls.Contact us for more information about the data for these stories
