China's fuel oil shipments for bunkering climb in September, imports slip
Reuters reports China's September fuel oil exports for marine bunkering hit a three-month high of 2.59 million tons, while imports fell 12% monthly.
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what happened
Reuters reports that China's fuel oil exports, mostly destined for ship refueling, recovered in September after a steep drop in August, customs figures released on Tuesday showed. Outbound volumes reached 2.59 million metric tons, roughly 549,000 barrels per day, the highest level in three months.
Traders said the September rebound reflected catch-up shipments after typhoons disrupted deliveries in August. Arrivals moved the other way: September imports came to 1.13 million tons, down 12% from August and 44% below a year earlier. Crude throughput at Chinese refineries rose for a third consecutive month.
why it matters
Exports are expected to stay broadly near current levels into the fourth quarter, helped by a third batch of export quotas for low-sulphur marine fuel. Softer imports alongside rising refinery runs suggest domestic processing is steady, which matters for marine fuel supply in Asia and for refining margins that traders monitor alongside Brent.
market impact
Fuel oil and bunker markets: steadier Chinese export supply can limit pressure on regional bunker prices
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- China's fuel oil exports for bunkering rebound in September while imports ease — Reuters, 20 October 2026 at 03:24 UTC
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