November 1, 2011
China's lysine imports jump 113.8% in September
China imported 1,424 tonnes of lysine in September, a sharp rise of 113.8% from August.
September's lysine imports were worth US$3.72 million, with the average import price at US$2.61/kg, which was higher than US$2.52/kg in the previous month.
China lysine imports in September 2011 | ||
Country/Region |
September | |
Volume (tonnes) |
Value (US$) | |
Brazil |
792 |
1,863,726 |
Japan |
11.27 |
252,798 |
France |
31.314 |
120,064 |
US |
587.653 |
1,461,612 |
Others |
2.029 |
16,955 |
Total |
1,424.27 |
3,715,155 |
Accumulated total |
6,666.43 |
6,691,411 |
Source: Customs General Administration of China |