Singapore’s base oils exports fell back to more typical levels in the past week, after unusually volatile shipment volumes in first-half August.Base oils exports came to close to 26,000t in the week to Aug 23, government data showed.The volume fell from more than 104,000t the previous week but was up from less than 9,000t during the week before that.The lower volume raised the prospect of base oils exports in August that are closer to more typical levels in recent months.Shipments to key outlets also reverted to more typical levels.Exports to China stayed low, with shipments of less than 28,000t to the country over the past four weeks.The volume was down from average exports of around 45,000 t/month in first-half 2023.Exports to southeast Asia held firm at around 69,000t over the last four weeks. The volume was close to average levels of around 66,000 t/month during the first half of the year..Spore’s exports rise in week to Aug 16
Singapore’s base oils exports fell back to more typical levels in the past week, after unusually volatile shipment volumes in first-half August.Base oils exports came to close to 26,000t in the week to Aug 23, government data showed.The volume fell from more than 104,000t the previous week but was up from less than 9,000t during the week before that.The lower volume raised the prospect of base oils exports in August that are closer to more typical levels in recent months.Shipments to key outlets also reverted to more typical levels.Exports to China stayed low, with shipments of less than 28,000t to the country over the past four weeks.The volume was down from average exports of around 45,000 t/month in first-half 2023.Exports to southeast Asia held firm at around 69,000t over the last four weeks. The volume was close to average levels of around 66,000 t/month during the first half of the year..Spore’s exports rise in week to Aug 16
