May 31, 2006
China lysine imports reach historical low in April
China imported about 1,085 tonnes of lysine in April, down by 1,020 tonnes from March to reach a new historical low.
For the period from January to April 2006, China's lysine imports totalled about 8,610 tonnes worth about US$10.28 million.
China lysine imports in April 2006
|
Country / Region |
April |
Jan - Apr | ||
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value |
Volume (tonnes) |
Value | |
|
(US$) |
(US$) | |||
|
Indonesia |
- |
- |
289 |
303,110 |
|
South Korea |
0.015 |
100 |
3,265.80 |
4,081,966 |
|
Brazil |
35 |
31,500 |
1,347.50 |
1,429,680 |
|
Thailand |
225 |
269,580 |
1,743 |
2,018,157 |
|
US |
825 |
990,250 |
1,825 |
2,149,314 |
|
Vietnam |
- |
- |
132 |
165,000 |
|
Others |
0.022 |
1,676 |
7.8 |
132,420 |
|
Total |
1,085 |
1,293,106 |
8,610.10 |
10,279,647 |
Source: Customs General Administration of China
