Key Takeaways:

China has made significant progress toward corn self-sufficiency, with production projected to reach a record 307.0 MMT in 2026/27 while imports have fallen sharply from their 29.5 MMT peak in 2020/21. Strengthening food security has become an important priority for China, with policymakers seeking to reduce reliance on foreign grain supplies and limit exposure to global supply disruptions, trade disputes, and geopolitical risks. With limited room to expand its agricultural land base, China is increasingly focused on producing more corn from each acre through improved seed varieties, expanding adoption of genetically modified corn, precision agriculture, and investments in farmland infrastructure. Trade policy reinforces Chi...