February 3, 2010
China's methionine imports rise in December
China's methionine imports registered 9,546.1 tonnes in December, up by 1,269.4 tonnes from November.
Average import price in December was US$4.11/kg, up by US$0.69/kg compared with the previous month.
Belgium (5,397 tonnes), Japan (2,669.10 tonnes) and France (1,220 tonnes) were the three largest exporters of methionine to China during December.
|
China methionine imports in December 2009 | ||
|
Country / Region |
December | |
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
|
2,669.10 |
10,880,700 |
|
|
5,397 |
23,785,000 |
|
|
5 |
16,800 |
|
|
1,220 |
3,488,000 |
|
|
215 |
891,800 |
|
US |
40 |
209,000 |
|
Total |
9,546.10 |
39,271,300 |
| Source: Customs General Administration of China US$1 = RMB6.827 (Feb 3) | ||
