Tanzania’s lubricants supply rose in 2021 for a fourth straight year, with a growing share of the volume originating from local blending plants.Lube supply of 55,520 kilolitres (49,180t) in 2021 rose by 7pc from 51,770kl the previous year, government data showed. The pace of the increase slowed from a 14pc rise in 2020..The rise in lube supply in 2021 followed a similar trend to other countries, as economic activity recovered following widespread lockdowns the previous year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.The rise in supply in 2020 differed from other countries, where lockdowns slashed economic activity and lube consumption.Domestic lubricant blenders accounted for a rising share of the steady rise in supply.Lube supplies from domestic blenders accounted for more than 85pc of Tanzania’s supplies in 2021, up from just above 84pc in 2020 and around 81pc in 2019. The remaining volumes were imported.Tanzania is home to six blending plants, which produce lubricants for the domestic market and for export to other countries in the region. Some of the plants also offer toll-blending services.The country is one of the key destinations in East Africa for base oil imports from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Mideast Gulf. The flow of base oils shipments to Tanzania from Asia-Pacific especially has fallen sharply this year..Asia-Pac base oils exports to Africa fall
Tanzania’s lubricants supply rose in 2021 for a fourth straight year, with a growing share of the volume originating from local blending plants.Lube supply of 55,520 kilolitres (49,180t) in 2021 rose by 7pc from 51,770kl the previous year, government data showed. The pace of the increase slowed from a 14pc rise in 2020..The rise in lube supply in 2021 followed a similar trend to other countries, as economic activity recovered following widespread lockdowns the previous year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.The rise in supply in 2020 differed from other countries, where lockdowns slashed economic activity and lube consumption.Domestic lubricant blenders accounted for a rising share of the steady rise in supply.Lube supplies from domestic blenders accounted for more than 85pc of Tanzania’s supplies in 2021, up from just above 84pc in 2020 and around 81pc in 2019. The remaining volumes were imported.Tanzania is home to six blending plants, which produce lubricants for the domestic market and for export to other countries in the region. Some of the plants also offer toll-blending services.The country is one of the key destinations in East Africa for base oil imports from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Mideast Gulf. The flow of base oils shipments to Tanzania from Asia-Pacific especially has fallen sharply this year..Asia-Pac base oils exports to Africa fall
