Argus China Base Oils
Overview
We also include valuable price analytics information on base oil premiums to crude and gasoil.
The report, presented in Chinese Mandarin, is an extract from our Argus Base Oils service, a global publication that captures the full spectrum of base oils trade in the international market.
Key features
Spot price assessments
Weekly market spot price assessments and analysis for Group I, Group II, and Group III base oils in Asia-Pacific and northeast Asia.
Producers’ prices
Chinese producers’ posted prices.
Ex-tank prices
Domestic Chinese ex-tank prices for Group I Bright Stock, Group II and Group III base oils.
Freight rates
Asia-Pacific shipping freight rates.
Global capacity data
Global refinery maintenance and new plants in easy-to-read tables.
Fundamentals data
Key global fundamentals data on base oil supply and demand, imports and exports.
Robust methodology
Price are assessed using a transparent market-appropriate methodology.
Customers that benefit
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Traders
Traders can see an overview of market fundamentals and Chinese producer posted prices and identify market positions. -
Base oil producers
Base oil producers can enhance production planning through our superior market analysis and price data.
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Lubricant business managers
Lubricant business managers, producers and users can see valuable base oil market assessments broken down to negotiate the most market-appropriate contract price.
Product specifications
This service provides key prices for the northeast Asia base oil market
Key price assessments
Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.
