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<ul><li>The Group III shortage continued reshaping global trade flows, as Asia increasingly steps in to fill the gap.</li><li>Asia showed tentative signs of export recovery, with Singapore shipments picking up and Taiwan loadings improving after two months of disruption.</li><li>China's strong June Group III production and base oils exports, together with India's rising shipments, showed Asia increasingly filling supply gaps left by the Middle East.</li></ul>

The Group III shortage continued reshaping global trade flows, as Asia increasingly steps in to fill the gap.Asia showed tentative signs of export recovery, with Singapore shipments picking up and Taiwan loadings improving after two months of disruption.China's strong June Group III production and base oils exports, together with India's rising shipments, showed Asia increasingly filling supply gaps left by the Middle East.

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 24 Jul '26

<ul><li>Large Group II cargo with a combination of light and heavy grades was set to load from Taiwan at the end of this week.</li><li>Shipment adds to a gradual pick-up in flows over the past week, although July volumes remain well down from month-earlier levels.</li><li>Singapore took delivery of additional supplies from Qatar, triggering a strong rebound in shipments from that market this month.</li></ul>

Large Group II cargo with a combination of light and heavy grades was set to load from Taiwan at the end of this week.Shipment adds to a gradual pick-up in flows over the past week, although July volumes remain well down from month-earlier levels.Singapore took delivery of additional supplies from Qatar, triggering a strong rebound in shipments from that market this month.

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 24 July

<ul><li>Taiwan cargo loadings stayed unusually low for a second week, leaving first-half July volumes below month-earlier levels.</li><li>Singapore took delivery of a swathe of shipments from the Netherlands and US, extending strong inflows over the previous week.</li><li>Singapore also received a large cargo from Qatar, after an almost complete pause in such flows for most of the past two months.</li></ul>

Taiwan cargo loadings stayed unusually low for a second week, leaving first-half July volumes below month-earlier levels.Singapore took delivery of a swathe of shipments from the Netherlands and US, extending strong inflows over the previous week.Singapore also received a large cargo from Qatar, after an almost complete pause in such flows for most of the past two months.

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 17 July

<ul><li>Supply remained tighter than expected as lower exports from Singapore and Taiwan offset the seasonal slowdown in demand.</li><li>Singapore's imports climbed to a five-year high while exports stayed unusually weak, pointing to subdued domestic production.</li><li>South Korea expanded exports to both Southeast Asia and the US, cementing its role as the market's key swing supplier.</li></ul>

Supply remained tighter than expected as lower exports from Singapore and Taiwan offset the seasonal slowdown in demand.Singapore's imports climbed to a five-year high while exports stayed unusually weak, pointing to subdued domestic production.South Korea expanded exports to both Southeast Asia and the US, cementing its role as the market's key swing supplier.

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 17 Jul '26

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<li>China's disappointing April-June GDP growth underscores domestic consumption weakness. Exports continue to skyrocket. Export resilience in power and automobiles, along with higher overseas margins benefit companies with sustainable foreign revenues.</li>
<li>In 2026, technology, industrials, energy have outperformed. The first two fit the theme of advanced manufacturing and technology-enablers. Combining this with robust overseas revenues, a set of stocks stand out.</li>
<li>Among these stocks, CATL, Geely, Weichai Power and CNOOC figure in our Model Portfolio.</li>
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China's disappointing April-June GDP growth underscores domestic consumption weakness. Exports continue to skyrocket. Export resilience in power and automobiles, along with higher overseas margins benefit companies with sustainable foreign revenues.
In 2026, technology, industrials, energy have outperformed. The first two fit the theme of advanced manufacturing and technology-enablers. Combining this with robust overseas revenues, a set of stocks stand out.
Among these stocks, CATL, Geely, Weichai Power and CNOOC figure in our Model Portfolio.


Asian Equities: China's Tepid Domestic Growth and Skyrocketing Exports Presents Interesting Options

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Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 24 Jul '26

The Group III shortage continued reshaping global trade flows, as Asia increasingly steps in to fill the gap. Asia showed tentative signs of...

Base Oil News

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 24 July

Large Group II cargo with a combination of light and heavy grades was set to load from Taiwan at the end of this week. Shipment adds to a gradual...

Base Oil News

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 17 July

Taiwan cargo loadings stayed unusually low for a second week, leaving first-half July volumes below month-earlier levels. Singapore took delivery...

Base Oil News

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 17 Jul '26

Supply remained tighter than expected as lower exports from Singapore and Taiwan offset the seasonal slowdown in demand. Singapore's imports...

Base Oil News

Asian Equities: China's Tepid Domestic Growth and Skyrocketing Exports Presents Interesting Options

China's weak domestic consumption contrasts with strong export growth, benefiting firms with sustainable foreign revenues. Focus on overseas...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

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Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 24 Jul '26

The Group III shortage continued reshaping global trade flows, as Asia increasingly steps in to fill the gap. Asia showed tentative signs of...

Base Oil News

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 24 July

Large Group II cargo with a combination of light and heavy grades was set to load from Taiwan at the end of this week. Shipment adds to a gradual...

Base Oil News

Global Base Oils Cargo Flows: Week To 17 July

Taiwan cargo loadings stayed unusually low for a second week, leaving first-half July volumes below month-earlier levels. Singapore took delivery...

Base Oil News

Base Oils and Lubricants: Weekly Global Market Review - 17 Jul '26

Supply remained tighter than expected as lower exports from Singapore and Taiwan offset the seasonal slowdown in demand. Singapore's imports...

Base Oil News

Asian Equities: China's Tepid Domestic Growth and Skyrocketing Exports Presents Interesting Options

​China's weak domestic consumption contrasts with strong export growth, benefiting firms with sustainable foreign revenues. Focus on overseas...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

China's weak domestic consumption contrasts with strong export growth, benefiting firms with sustainable foreign revenues. Focus on overseas...