With China embroiled in a trade dispute with Canada, it has increased its purchases of canola seeds from Australia.

An informed Australian agricultural trader stated that the aforementioned cargo ships will be loaded between November and January. On August 12, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a notice stating that imported canola seeds originating from Canada are being dumped, and a 75.8% deposit will be added to Canadian canola seeds starting from August 14 as a temporary anti-dumping measure. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce decided on September 5 to extend the measure period until March 9, 2026. Canada has been the main supplier of canola seeds to China in recent years, and the aforementioned purchase volume by COFCO shows that China is already seeking alternative sources amid ongoing China-Canada trade negotiations. Data from the General Administration of Customs of China shows that China is the ...