South Korea’s base oils exports to southeast Asia were steady in June even as the country’s total exports slumped.Exports of 76,490t to southeast Asia edged down from 77,170t the previous month, government data showed.The 1pc fall in June exports from the previous month contrasted with a 15pc fall in South Korea’s total exports from May to a three-year low.The steady volumes boosted total shipments to the region to 474,520t in the first half of the year, up from 437,290t during the same period last year.Base oils exports to Thailand and Indonesia fell in first-half 2023.Exports rose to most other major outlets like Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines.The June volume to southeast Asia was lower than South Korea’s exports to northeast Asia for a fifth month.But the shortfall of 7,730t was the smallest since January. .S Korea’s June exports to NE Asia fall
South Korea’s base oils exports to southeast Asia were steady in June even as the country’s total exports slumped.Exports of 76,490t to southeast Asia edged down from 77,170t the previous month, government data showed.The 1pc fall in June exports from the previous month contrasted with a 15pc fall in South Korea’s total exports from May to a three-year low.The steady volumes boosted total shipments to the region to 474,520t in the first half of the year, up from 437,290t during the same period last year.Base oils exports to Thailand and Indonesia fell in first-half 2023.Exports rose to most other major outlets like Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines.The June volume to southeast Asia was lower than South Korea’s exports to northeast Asia for a fifth month.But the shortfall of 7,730t was the smallest since January. .S Korea’s June exports to NE Asia fall