Cochin Port’s 2015-16 gypsum imports rise 15.33%
21 Apr 2016
Imports of gypsum via Cochin Port were up 15.33% to 6,546 tons in fiscal 2015-16 against 5,676 tons in 2014-15, according to provisional data available with ICMW.
On the other hand, imports of the material via the port were down 63.70% month-on-month to 347 tons in March 2016 against 956 tons seen in February 2016.
Following are monthly details of gypsum imports via the port during 2014-15 and 2015-16:
GYPSUM IMPORT, COCHIN |
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Port |
Month |
QTY (In tons) |
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2015-16 |
2014-15 |
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COCHIN |
APR |
455 |
263 |
MAY |
658 |
278 |
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JUN |
520 |
320 |
|
JUL |
469 |
12 |
|
AUG |
110 |
968 |
|
SEP |
690 |
982 |
|
OCT |
742 |
29 |
|
NOV |
449 |
622 |
|
DEC |
532 |
1,027 |
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JAN |
616 |
50 |
|
FEB |
956 |
667 |
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MAR |
347 |
458 |
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COCHIN APRIL TO MARCH TOTAL |
6,546 |
5,676 |
During March 2016, 26 tons came from Iran in a price of Rs 5,044 ($73) per ton and 321 tons from the UAE at a price range of Rs 4,914-Rs 4,987 ($72-$73) per ton.
During February 2016, 376 tons came from Iran in a price range of Rs 4,710-Rs 5,048 ($69-$74) per ton, 553 tons from the UAE at a price range of Rs 4,894-Rs 9,672 ($71-$141) per ton and 27 tons from the Oman at a price of Rs 4,541($66) per ton.
Following chart carries details of gypsum imports via Cochin Port in March 2016:
GYPSUM IMPORT, COCHIN |
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Country Of Origin |
Date |
Item Description |
Unit Price (in Rs/Ton) |
Unit Price (in $/Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
IRAN |
1-Mar-16 |
NORMAL GYPSUM PLASTER |
5,044 |
73 |
26 |
IRAN Total |
26 |
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
4-Mar-16 |
NORMAL GYPSUM POWDER (EACH 25 KG +.5KG) |
4,914 |
72 |
270 |
17-Mar-16 |
GYPSUM POWDER |
4,987 |
73 |
51 |
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Total |
321 |
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Grand Total |
347 |