Vietnam’s base oils imports rose to a four-month high in March amid a seasonal pick-up in demand.The size of the increase was low for the time of year.Imports of 17,970t in March rose from 15,670t the previous month, provisional customs data showed.The volume fell for a sixth month from year-earlier levels and held below average levels of more than 18,200t over the past year.The country’s March imports typically exceed the average volume amid a seasonal rise in lube consumption.Imports slowed as a drop in supplies from Singapore outpaced steadier flows from South Korea..S Korea's March base oils exports to SE Asia fall.Base Oil News stories and analysis also available on ICIS platform
