Zhongshan imported 8 batches of cotton, weighing 3936 tons, and the total value of goods was 6 million 797 thousand US dollars. The batches, weight and value of goods increased by 100%, 99.5% and 180% respectively. Cotton imports rose sharply this year, and imports reached the highest level in nearly 5 years. This reporter was informed by the Zhongshan inspection and Quarantine Bureau.

This year, Zhongshan imported cotton mainly from India and the United States. Imported cotton Prices have risen steadily year by year, especially this year. In the first 4 years, the annual price of imported cotton increased by about 10%, but the import price of cotton increased by 40% per ton this year. The cotton price rose the highest in the past 5 years. In addition to domestic cotton production and economic recovery demand for cotton and other factors, foreign cotton suppliers do not rule out the opportunity to raise cotton prices.

However, the Zhongshan inspection and Quarantine Bureau official said that import cotton short weight problems and quality defects occur frequently, which should arouse the attention of enterprises. Of the 8 batches of cotton imported this year, 6 are India. roller ginned cotton Among them, 5 batches of India cotton short weight rate were close to the critical threshold value of credit evaluation of imported cotton suppliers 3%, and the average short weight rate of imported two batches of American cotton was 1.5%.

Zhongshan inspection and Quarantine Bureau responsible person reminded Cotton enterprises When purchasing cotton, the first choice is the supplier who has been registered and put in good credit at the state quality inspection administration. When buying India cotton, it is necessary to sign a mutually approved transaction.