<p></p><p>Exports were down 17% last year to 109,769 tons, latest customs data shows. The US remained the biggest buyer at 26,148 tons, but this was 11% down from the volumes it acquired in 2014.</p><p>The UAE was next at 20,174 tons, a dip of just 1.3% from earlier. Shipments to third leading destination Japan increased 7.3% to 7,971 tons<br></p><p></p>