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Global Seaborne Crude And Condensate Imports Rise Sharply

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Global seaborne crude and condensate imports are set to mark the highest level since January 2020, given high exports from the Americas and Opec+ October exports, according to Vortexa.

  • Based on preliminary data for days 1-25 Nov, crude imports could reach 42.3mbd, the highest since January 2020, and 2.4mbd higher than the average level over the last 12 months.
  • Exports have been driven by the Americas, specifically by the US, Brazil and Guyana in previous months as well as high Opec+ exports in October.
  • Most seaborne crude/condensate imports have been arriving in Asia (excl. Oceania) and could reach an all-time high of 24.6mbd in November.
  • Ample crude inflows have enabled refiners to hike product supplies. Clean product liftings have surged to the highest level observed so far in this decade, both on a global and Asian level.
  • The increase in Asian levels has been driven by China’s incentive to export clean products.

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