Ceramics Exports Fell Significantly Narrowed(2009/9/17)

China Investment Consulting Reuters Customs statistics show that from January to July of China export value of ceramics for daily use 977 million USD, down 0.5%, narrowing trend decline significantly,export volume is 824 million kgs, down 14.59%, export average unit price of 119 million USD/ kg, an increase of 16.5%.

July exports grew significantly, in July export value of 186 million USD, growth of 30.99%, export volume 159 million kgs, growth of 30.33%, the first time appear growing phenomenon.

Traditional markets of Europe and the United States exports fell slow down, and export growth in the Middle East market faster. Exports to the EU the amount of 273 million USD, accounting for 27.9% of the total export value, down 6.24%; export volume is 205 million kgs, down 16.97%.

Exports to the USA the amount of 171 million USD, accounting for 17.47% of total export value, down 12.74%; export volume is 131 million kgs, down 21.54%.

Japan export value is 40 million USD, accounting for 4.12% of the total amount of export, up 16.81%; export volume is 0.24 million kgs, an increase of 3.55%.

Exports to the United Arab Emirates, the amount of 58 million USD, accounting for 5.91% of the total amount of export, up 19.27%; export volume is 47 million kgs, down 1.25%.

(by China Leiyuan, 2009/9/17)