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India’s base oil imports rise by 11pc in 2025

  • Mercados: Oil products
  • 25/02/26

India remained the world's largest base oil importer in 2025, with imports exceeding 3mn t, an 11pc increase from the previous year, government data show.

  • South Korea remained India's top supplier, accounting for more than one-third of total imported volumes. Imports from South Korea rose by 15pc on the year.
  • Imports from Singapore rose by 7pc. Singapore produces Group I and II base oils, and added more Group II supply with the start-up of ExxonMobil's Group II unit in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Shipments from Malaysia almost doubled, following increased marketing efforts from the Malaysian refiner. The refiner typically exports Group II N70 and Group III grades to India, with exports of N70 rising more because of firm demand.
  • Imports from Turkey also rose significantly. These volumes are likely re-exported Group I supplies from other producers, reflecting high inventory levels in Turkey because of muted finished lubricant demand.
  • The rise in India's base oil imports underlines robust domestic demand, supported by strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth. India's real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.4pc in fiscal year 2025-26. Domestic lubricant and grease consumption increased by 9.4pc in 2025 to 4.83mn t, up from 4.42mn t in 2024, oil ministry data show.

India base oils imports (t)
Dec'25m-o-m ± %y-o-y ± %Jan-Dec'25y-o-y ± %
South Korea111,850-9.634.81,322,16114.9
Singapore32,66750.7-21.6428,3977.2
UAE26,87576.356.3237,970-10.9
Saudi Arabia7,935-32.8-69.2189,119-24.8
US1,516-84.520.2140,87719.2
Taiwan11,411-7.1-19.8138,98019.9
Spain13,340N.A.N.A.91,516-9
Qatar16,736150.7976.384,748-3.2
Turkey20,461267.1N.A.67,693331.4
Malaysia3,62834.0-53.556,48794.6
Monthly total269,8439.833.83,004,40810.7
Total includes all countries, not just those listed

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