September 3, 2003
China's Methionine Mid-Week Report - Methionine Prices in China Mid-Week Are Seen to Rise
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Methionine market in China during early part of this week remained basically stable, with significant price increases reported in some regions. Current market quotations for powder methionine averaged between RMB24.2-24.5/kg, with general transacted prices (delivered-to-factory prices) ranging between RMB23.8-24.3/kg. For liquid methionine, prices remained essentially stable but are seen to rise for the nearby term. The transacted prices in southern regions have hit RMB20.5/kg, while general transacted prices for most regions ranged between RMB20.0-20.2/kg.
Recent market prices in Guangzhou area are on the upward trend, with market quotation hovering at RMB24.5/kg and transacted prices at RMB24.3-24.5/kg. For other regions in China, transacted prices were relatively stable, ranging as follows:
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Beijing at RMB23.8-24.0/kg;
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Zhengzhou at RMB23.7-23.8/kg;
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Nanjin and Jinan at RMB24.0/kg;
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Shanghai at RMB23.8-24.0/kg;
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Shijiazhuang at RMB23.8/kg;
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Chengdu at RMB24.0-24.2/kg.
