China targets sharp cut in soybean imports by 2035 in self-sufficiency drive
In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that China has set a clear target to cut its reliance on imported soybeans over the next decade. The Ministry of Agriculture projects that purchases will fall to 82.55 million tons by 2035, according to its latest agricultural outlook.
Reuters reports that this figure marks a drop of about 26% from the 2025 peak of 111.83 million tons.
The report also noted that Beijing also plans to trim wider grain imports. The report shows that total grain imports will fall from 140.56 million tons in 2025 to 115 million tons in 2035. At the same time, China expects grain output to rise to 753 million tons, up from 715 million tons last year.
Officials link this shift to a stronger push for food self-reliance. China already aims to cut soybean imports by 6.1 percent this year. The country now focuses on raising farm output through higher yields and better farming methods.
Category: Food & Agriculture
