February 11, 2011
China's methionine imports drop in December
China's methionine imports registered 9,964 tonnes in December, 2010, down 17.12% from November.
Average import price in December was US$4.40/kg, higher by US$0.49/kg compared with the previous month.
Belgium (5,160 tonnes), Japan (3,122 tonnes) and France (842 tonnes) were the three largest exporters of methionine to China during December.
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China methionine imports in December 2010 | ||
|
Country / Region |
December | |
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
Belgium |
5,160 |
2,473.20 |
|
Japan |
3,122 |
1,202.54 |
|
France |
842 |
317.44 |
|
US |
840 |
387.60 |
|
Total |
9,964 |
4,380.78 |
|
Accumulated total |
107,420.75 |
21,905.76 |
|
Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||
