In 2014, imports solely comprised 31 000 live individuals, without a source or purpose specified, imported from China. The majority of imports of M. sinensis reported since its listing in Appendix III (China) in 2005 have been reported with an unknown source or a source not specified.  Imports of live individuals have been variable since 2005; live imports in 2014 increased by more than six-fold relative to 2013 to their highest levels over the period 2005-2014.