China purchased just over 20 million tonnes of wheat, corn, barley and sorghum last year, that is well below the 60 million tonnes purchased in 2021-22.
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China’s grain imports have slumped big-time
China’s own wheat and corn production hit record levels in 2023-24
China grew more grain this year
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China’s total grain production reached a record of more than 700 million tonnes in 2024 as Beijing moves to boost output in its quest to achieve food security. The year’s output in the world’s largest importer of grain stood at 706.5 million tonnes following larger harvests of rice, wheat and corn, […] Read more
China significantly reduces its wheat purchases
Canada is expected to easily replace the lost sales because of problems with the crop in Russia, Europe and Australia
SASKATOON — China’s grain imports plunged in September. Wheat imports were down 57 per cent year on year, while corn purchases plunged 81 per cent. Related stories: U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Corn moves upward, soybeans, wheat down New trade war would slash U.S. exports: report It is the second straight month of poor sales volumes for […] Read more
Chinese grain imports seen near record high
Crop output and quality expected to determine volume of the country’s wheat and soybean imports for the upcoming year
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) — Cereal and oilseed imports to China, the world’s biggest buyer of farm goods, will remain near record highs this year despite a recent spate of cancellations as lower global prices and a domestic output shortfall prompt purchases. China’s wheat imports from Australia in January and February have nearly quadrupled from the same […] Read more
Canada imports high levels of grain from U.S.
Imports are down 29 percent from last year through the first eight months of 2022-23, but they still remain high
Canada’s imports of U.S. grain went through the roof in 2021-22 and remain robust in the current marketing campaign. Canada imported 13.33 million tonnes of U.S. grain in all forms last year, ranking behind only Mexico and China. Those imports were valued at US$6 billion. The volume and dollar amounts were nearly double the previous […] Read more
