China imported 51.13 tonnes of citric acid in January, down 175.556 tonnes or 77.44% from 226.686 tonnes in December 2020 and down 40.23 tonnes or 44.03% from 91.36 tonnes in January 2020, according to data by China's General Administration of Customs.

In February, China brought in 47.326 tonnes of citric acid, a decrease of 3.80 tonnes or 7.43% from 51.13 tonnes in January and 60.16 tonnes or 55.97% from 107.486 tonnes in February 2020.