October 31, 2008
China imports more whey in September
China's whey imports in September totalled 19,192.2 tonnes, up 17.1 percent compared with August's import volume.
The US (8,363.2 tonnes), France (4,604.6 tonnes) and Ireland (1,686.6 tonnes) were the main whey exporters to China in September.
China imported 146,275.5 tonnes of whey between January to September this year.
China whey imports in September 2008 | ||
Country / Region |
Sep | |
Volume(tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
|
96.00 |
234,622 |
|
36.00 |
64,512 |
|
259.40 |
457,429 |
|
17.60 |
155,090 |
|
859.30 |
1,358,483 |
|
4,604.60 |
7,701,072 |
|
1,686.60 |
3,203,838 |
|
96.00 |
75,017 |
The Netherlands |
1,341.60 |
3,143,426 |
|
24.20 |
49,590 |
|
1,038 |
1,783,050 |
|
24.00 |
108,324 |
|
100.00 |
70,074 |
US |
8,363.20 |
8,502,146 |
|
523.90 |
513,367 |
|
121.80 |
565,356 |
Total |
19,192.20 |
27,985,396 |
Source: Customs General Administration of China | ||
RMB1=US$0.1462 (Oct 31) |