November 2, 2010
China's methionine imports rise in September
China's methionine imports registered 11,441.68 tonnes in September, up by 2,269.68 tonnes from August.
Average import price in September was US$3.68/kg, lower by US$0.06/kg compared with the previous month.
Japan (5,201.58 tonnes), Belgium (4,760 tonnes) and France (1,380 tonnes) were the three largest exporters of methionine to China during September.
|
China methionine imports in September 2010 | ||
|
Country / Region |
September | |
|
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
Belgium |
4,760 |
16,660,000 |
|
Japan |
5,201.58 |
19,686,900 |
|
France |
1,380 |
5,422,000 |
|
US |
100 |
350,000 |
|
Others |
0.10 |
1,500 |
|
Total |
11,441.68 |
42,120,400 |
|
Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||
