Nov limestone imports via Cochin down 21% m-o-m
31 Dec 2015
Limestone imports via Cochin Port stood at 2,016 tons during the month of November 2015, showing a decline of 21.28% compared to 2,561 tons imported in October 2015, as per provisional information available with ICMW.
Meanwhile, limestone imports through this port during the first eight months (April- November) of 2015-16 were at 18,059 tons, resulting in a marginal rise of 0.08% in comparison to 18,044 tons imported during the same period in 2014-15
However, 1,892 tons of limestone were imported via the port in November 2014.
The following table gives month-wise details of limestone imports via Cochin Port in FY2015-16 & FY2014-15:
Month |
2015-16 |
2014-15 |
April |
1,356 |
112 |
May |
2,976 |
|
June |
4,330 |
404 |
July |
2,108 |
3,815 |
August |
1,093 |
4,317 |
September |
1,619 |
4,475 |
October |
2,561 |
3,029 |
November |
2,016 |
1,892 |
December |
|
|
January |
|
|
February |
|
2,968 |
March |
|
3,917 |
Total (April-November) |
18,059 |
18,044 |
Total (April-March) |
18,059 |
24929 |
In November, the entire volume had come in from the UAE at a price range of Rs 7,342-Rs 7,438 ($111-$112) per ton.
In October, the entire volume had come in from the UAE at a price range of Rs 7,342-Rs 7,533 ($112-$115) per ton.
The following table gives details of limestone imports via Cochin in November 2015:
LIMESTONE IMPORT, COCHIN |
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Country Of Origin |
Date |
Item Description |
Unit Price (in Rs./Ton) |
Unit Price (in $/Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
3-Nov-15 |
QUICK LIME POWDER |
7,342 |
112 |
968 |
9-Nov-15 |
QUICK LIME |
7,342 |
111 |
621 |
|
16-Nov-15 |
QUICK LIME |
7,438 |
112 |
222 |
|
20-Nov-15 |
QUICK LIME |
7,438 |
112 |
205 |
|
Grand Total |
2,016 |
source: India Coal Market Watch/ India Steel Market Watch