Crude Oil
Origin: Multi-Origin
Light & Heavy Crude | Global Trade
Available grades & specifications+
Light Crude
API: 35–45°
Refining, Petrochemical feedstock
Heavy Crude
API: 20–30°
Fuel oil, Asphalt production
Grade comparison +
| Property | Light Sweet Crude | Heavy Sour Crude |
|---|---|---|
| API Gravity | 35–45° | 20–30° |
| Sulphur Content | < 0.5% | 1.5–3.5% |
| Yield Profile | High gasoline, diesel, jet fuel | High residual fuel oil, asphalt |
| Refinery Type | Simple hydroskimming | Complex coking/cracking |
| Price Premium | Brent/WTI benchmark | Discount to benchmark |
| Primary Markets | Europe, East Asia | India, China, SE Asia |
Origin & supply chain +
Multi-Origin International Sourcing
Bare Syndicate's crude oil trading desk leverages established relationships with producers and national oil companies across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa — including sourcing corridors from the Arabian Gulf, Caspian Basin, and West African coast. Our multi-origin approach ensures supply security and competitive pricing for refinery buyers globally, with the flexibility to source specific crude grades tailored to individual refinery configurations. Our team manages end-to-end logistics including vessel chartering, port operations, customs clearance, and quality assurance, with trading volumes supported by established banking relationships for letter of credit and trade finance facilities. We maintain active supply relationships covering both spot market opportunities and structured term contracts for refineries requiring consistent feedstock.
FAQ +
What types of crude oil does Bare Syndicate trade?
We trade both light crude (API 35–45°) for refining and petrochemical feedstock, and heavy crude (API 20–30°) for fuel oil and asphalt production, sourced from multiple international origins across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
How is crude oil quality measured?
Crude oil quality is measured by API gravity (density), sulphur content (sweet vs sour), and distillation characteristics. Light sweet crude commands premium pricing due to higher yield of valuable refined products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
What is the difference between sweet and sour crude oil?
Sweet crude has sulphur content below 0.5%, making it cheaper to refine and more environmentally compliant. Sour crude contains more than 0.5% sulphur and requires additional desulphurization processing, but trades at a discount. Both have distinct market applications and buyer profiles.
What trade terms does Bare Syndicate offer for crude oil?
We facilitate crude oil trades under FOB, CIF, and DES terms with flexible cargo sizes from 50,000 to 500,000+ barrel parcels. Our trading desk manages all aspects including letter of credit facilitation, vessel nomination, quality inspection at loading/discharge, and demurrage management.
How does Bare Syndicate ensure crude oil quality compliance?
Every cargo undergoes independent inspection by internationally recognized agencies (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) at both loading and discharge ports. We provide comprehensive quality certificates including API gravity, sulphur content, water & sediment (BS&W), Reid vapor pressure, and full distillation curves.