Sharp hike in gypsum imports via Mundra in Mar m-o-m
17 Apr 2015
April 17: Imports of gypsum via Mundra Port stood at 55,362 tons during the month of March 2015, against 762 tons imported in February 2015, showing a sharp rise, according to provisional data available with ISMW.
During 2014-15, total imports through the port were at 170,220 tons against 35,380 tons seen in the previous fiscal.
The following table gives details of gypsum import via Mundra for financial years 2013-14 & 2014-15:
GYPSUM IMPORT, MUNDRA |
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Port |
Month |
QTY |
|
2013-14 |
2014-15 |
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MUNDRA |
APR |
30,790 |
611 |
MAY |
450 |
- |
|
JUN |
163 |
25,864 |
|
JUL |
27 |
28,594 |
|
AUG |
212 |
1,011 |
|
SEP |
838 |
545 |
|
OCT |
96 |
34,156 |
|
NOV |
519 |
580 |
|
DEC |
1,066 |
22,237 |
|
JAN |
755 |
498 |
|
FEB |
465 |
762 |
|
MAR |
- |
55,362 |
|
MUNDRA APRIL TO MARCH TOTAL |
35,380 |
170,220 |
In March, 157 tons came from Iran at a unit price of Rs 3,356 (53) while 55,205 tons came from Oman at a price range of Rs 1,088-Rs 8,448 ($17-$135).
In February 2015, 454 tons came from Iran and 308 tons from Oman.
Following table gives detail of imports in March:
GYPSUM IMPORT, MUNDRA |
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Country Of Origin |
DATE |
Product |
Unit Price (in Rs./Ton) |
Unit Price (in $/Ton) |
Quantity (in Tons) |
IRAN |
20-Mar-15 |
GYPSUM POWDER |
3,356 |
53 |
157 |
IRAN Total |
157 |
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OMAN |
2-Mar-15 |
GYPSUM |
1,088 |
17 |
55,000 |
12-Mar-15 |
GYPSUM BOARD (1830X1220X12.5MM - REGULAR T/E) |
8,448 |
135 |
103 |
|
16-Mar-15 |
GYPSUM BOARDS (1830X1220X12.5MM - REGULAR T/E) |
8,448 |
135 |
103 |
|
OMAN Total |
55,205 |
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Grand Total |
55,362 |