UK base oils exports to Africa rose to a six-month high in February even amid a pause in shipments to Nigeria.Exports of more than 17,000t to Africa in February rose from around 9,000t the previous month, government data showed.The volume accounted for more than half the UK’s total exports of 32,750t in February.Exports to South Africa rose to a six-month high of 11,590t, up from typical levels of less than 5,000 t/month.Exports to Senegal and Ivory Coast also rose strongly in February.The supplies added to a wave of European Group I base oils shipments in February to less regular outlets like Africa, Mideast Gulf and Latin America.The shipments cleared more of the supply-overhang in Europe at the start of the year..UK’s Feb base oils exports rise
