May 29, 2007
China imports more methionine in April
China's methionine imports in April registered 9,019.3 tonnes, up 2,608.4 tonnes from March.
For the month of April 2007, the imports were worth about US$21.939 million.
Import volumes from Belgium, Japan and France were up significantly from March.
|
China methionine imports in April 2007 | ||||
|
Country / Region |
April |
Jan-Apr | ||
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) |
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
Japan |
3,189.2 |
7,699,400 |
8,537.6 |
20,688,200 |
|
Belgium |
3,800 |
9,389,800 |
9,140 |
22,067,200 |
|
Germany |
370 |
935,500 |
685 |
1,735,300 |
|
France |
1,240 |
3,023,200 |
3,920 |
9,875,600 |
|
Spain |
- |
- |
60 |
120,000 |
|
Russia |
220 |
510,400 |
1,144 |
2,671,200 |
|
US |
200 |
380,000 |
1,960 |
4,135,200 |
|
Others |
0.1 |
1,100 |
548.1 |
674,100 |
|
Total |
9,019.3 |
21,939,400 |
25,994.7 |
61,966,800 |
| Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||||
