In May 2025, China's Grain Import and Export Situation
Published Jun 22, 2025
Tridge summary
On June 18, the General Administration of Customs released China's import and export data for May 2025.
In May, China imported 16.55 million tons of grains, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%; from January to May, cumulative grain imports totaled 48.37 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 29.7%. Specifically:
Corn and Corn Flour
In May, corn and corn flour imports were 190,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 81.6%;
From January to May, cumulative corn and corn flour imports were 630,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 93.7%.
Soybeans
In May, soybean imports were 13.92 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 36.2%;
From January to May, cumulative soybean imports were 37.11 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.7%.
Wheat and Wheat Flour
In May, wheat and wheat flour imports were 560,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 70.1%;
From January to May, cumulative wheat and wheat flour imports were 1.61 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 80.1%.
Rice, Paddy Rice, and Rice Flour
In May, rice, paddy rice, and rice flour imports were 300,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 77.6%;
From January to May, cumulative rice, paddy rice, and rice flour imports were 1.22 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 86.8%.
Barley
In May, barley imports were 840,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 48.0%;
From January to May, cumulative barley imports were 4.52 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 40.9%.
Sorghum
In May, sorghum imports were 380,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 43.5%;
From January to May, cumulative sorghum imports were 1.68 million tons, a year
In May, China imported 16.55 million tons of grains, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%; from January to May, cumulative grain imports totaled 48.37 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 29.7%. Specifically:
Corn and Corn Flour
In May, corn and corn flour imports were 190,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 81.6%;
From January to May, cumulative corn and corn flour imports were 630,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 93.7%.
Soybeans
In May, soybean imports were 13.92 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 36.2%;
From January to May, cumulative soybean imports were 37.11 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.7%.
Wheat and Wheat Flour
In May, wheat and wheat flour imports were 560,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 70.1%;
From January to May, cumulative wheat and wheat flour imports were 1.61 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 80.1%.
Rice, Paddy Rice, and Rice Flour
In May, rice, paddy rice, and rice flour imports were 300,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 77.6%;
From January to May, cumulative rice, paddy rice, and rice flour imports were 1.22 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 86.8%.
Barley
In May, barley imports were 840,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 48.0%;
From January to May, cumulative barley imports were 4.52 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 40.9%.
Sorghum
In May, sorghum imports were 380,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 43.5%;
From January to May, cumulative sorghum imports were 1.68 million tons, a year
Original content
On June 18, the General Administration of Customs released China's import and export data for May 2025. In May, China imported 16.55 million tons of grains, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%; the cumulative import from January to May was 48.37 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 29.7%. Specifically: Corn and Corn Flour In May, corn and corn flour imports were 190,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 81.6%; From January to May, cumulative corn and corn flour imports were 630,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 93.7%. Soybeans In May, soybean imports were 13.92 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 36.2%; From January to May, cumulative soybean imports were 37.11 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.7%. Wheat and Wheat Flour In May, wheat and wheat flour imports were 560,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 70.1%; From January to May, cumulative wheat and wheat flour imports were 1.61 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 80.1%. Rice, Paddy Rice, and Rice Flour In ...
Source: Foodmate
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