March 9, 2011
China's lysine imports rise in January
China imported 718.5 tonnes of lysine in January, 2011, a sharp 160% increase from December last year, though the overall shipments remained at historically low levels.
January's lysine imports were worth US$1.42 million, with the average import price at US$1.98/kg, which was lower than US$2.51/kg in the previous month.
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China lysine imports in January 2011 | ||
|
Country/Region |
January | |
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
US |
319 |
596,000 |
|
Thailand |
396 |
762,300 |
|
Japan |
3.46 |
65,020 |
|
Total |
718.46 |
1,423,320 |
|
Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||
