July 30, 2008
China's methionine import volume declines in June
China's methionine imports registered 6,148.8 tonnes in June, down by 2,700 tonnes from May's.
Average import price in June was US$3.88/kg, up by US$0.42/kg compared with the previous month.
Japan (2,557.80 tonnes), Belgium (2,159 tonnes) and France (820 tonnes) were the three largest exporters of methionine to China during the month in review.
|
China methionine imports in June 2008 | ||||
|
Country / Region |
June |
Jan-Jun | ||
|
Volume(tonnes) |
Value(US$) |
Volume(tonnes) |
Value(US$) | |
|
|
2,557.80 |
9,099,900 |
13317.35 |
43,536,700 |
|
Belgium |
2,159.00 |
8,011,100 |
20519.00 |
62,039,200 |
|
Germany |
0.00 |
0.00 |
2054.00 |
6,821,400 |
|
France |
820.00 |
4,542,800 |
4983.00 |
19,905,000 |
|
Spain |
20.00 |
48,000 |
100.00 |
227,000 |
|
Russia |
132.00 |
484,000 |
1298.00 |
4,225,300 |
|
US |
460.00 |
1,693,700 |
2020.00 |
6,738,900 |
|
Others |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1.04 |
8,100 |
|
Total |
6,148.80 |
23,879,500 |
44292.39 |
143,501,600 |
| Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||||
| RMB1=US$0.1463 (Ju1 30) | ||||
