May 21, 2007
Rise in China's March methionine imports
China's methionine imports in March registered 6,411 tonnes, up 1,656 tonnes from February.
For the month of March 2007, the imports were worth about US$16.362 million.
Import volume from Belgium was up significantly from February, while those from the other countries either rose slightly or fell compared with February.
|
China methionine imports in March 2007 | ||||
|
Country / Region |
March |
Jan-Mar | ||
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) |
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
Japan |
1,905.60 |
4,573,890 |
5,348.43 |
12,988,769 |
|
Belgium |
3,440 |
8,445,564 |
5,340 |
12,677,439 |
|
Germany |
185 |
470,250 |
315 |
799,750 |
|
France |
880 |
2,200,000 |
2,680 |
6,852,400 |
|
Spain |
- |
- |
60 |
120,000 |
|
Russia |
- |
- |
924 |
2,160,840 |
|
US |
- |
- |
1,760 |
3,755,200 |
|
Others |
0.298 |
672,360 |
0.548 |
673,952 |
|
Total |
6,410.90 |
16,362,064 |
16,427.97 |
40,028,350 |
| Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||||
