China’s base oils exports fell to a four-month low in April even as shipments to India rose to a nineteen-month high.Exports of 12,810t in April fell from a six-month high of 16,230t in March, government data showed.The volume was down from typical levels of almost 14,000 t/month over the past year.It remained well above levels before mid-2021, when China’s exports were typically less than 4,000 t/month.Exports to southeast Asia fell to a nine-month low of 4,160t in April.The slowdown contrasted with a further rise in shipments to India to 6,300t. The shipments have become increasingly regular since last September.Base oils exports of 670t to Europe in April fell from more than 2,000t the previous month. They were still the third highest on record..China’s April base oils imports fall.Contact us for more information about the data for these stories
China’s base oils exports fell to a four-month low in April even as shipments to India rose to a nineteen-month high.Exports of 12,810t in April fell from a six-month high of 16,230t in March, government data showed.The volume was down from typical levels of almost 14,000 t/month over the past year.It remained well above levels before mid-2021, when China’s exports were typically less than 4,000 t/month.Exports to southeast Asia fell to a nine-month low of 4,160t in April.The slowdown contrasted with a further rise in shipments to India to 6,300t. The shipments have become increasingly regular since last September.Base oils exports of 670t to Europe in April fell from more than 2,000t the previous month. They were still the third highest on record..China’s April base oils imports fall.Contact us for more information about the data for these stories