Adds Nemba deal in paragraph 4
LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The trading cycle for Angolan crude loading in December has so far been softer than for November-loading cargoes, traders said, partly due to lacklustre Chinese demand.
* Over 20 of December's 36 cargoes are still unsold, two traders said, a relatively large amount for this point in the monthly trading cycle.
* Chinese demand has been revised lower by forecasters in 2024 due to economic challenges and greater use of cleaner fuels such as LNG to power trucks.
* In a sign of a weaker market, Total on Friday sold a cargo of Angolan Nemba to Glencore at dated Brent minus $1.50 in the Platts window, a trade source said. That was down from the last offer heard of dated minus 35 cents.
* Nigerian Bonny Light was last on offer around dated Brent plus $1.50, while Qua Iboe was last on offer at dated Brent plus $2.50.
(Reporting by Alex Lawler and Robert Harvey; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
((alex.lawler@thomsonreuters.com))
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