October 3, 2011
China's lysine imports rise 12% in August
China imported 666 tonnes of lysine in August, an increase of 12.09% from July.
August's lysine imports were worth US$1.68 million, with the average import price at US$2.52/kg, which was higher than US$2.22/kg in the previous month.
China lysine imports in August 2011 | ||
Country / Region |
August | |
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
Indonesia |
49.5 |
133,650 |
Japan |
11.582 |
213,399 |
Thailand |
165 |
384,450 |
Belgium |
0.001 |
165 |
France |
40 |
105,697 |
US |
400 |
840,000 |
Total |
666.083 |
1,677,361 |
Accumulated total |
5,242.17 |
2,976,256 |
Source: Customs General Administration of China |