China is expected to shift its agricultural trade toward higher-value exports and more diversified markets during the 2026-30 period, according to a new industry report.
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences released the China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2026 on Wednesday. The report showed that China's agricultural exports reached a record $104.16 billion in 2025. It was unveiled by Hu Xiangdong, director of the academy's Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development. The report noted that the vegetable, fruit and aquatic product industries are shifting from an export-oriented model to a more balanced approach serving both domestic and international markets. Hu said agricultural trade should emphasize improving product quality, processing capacity and supply chain efficiency. The report also forecast that China's soybean self-sufficiency rate will rise from 15.8 percent to 21.5 percent by 2030.