China Sets a New Historical Record: Results of the 2025 Grain Season

According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China on January 19, the country’s agricultural sector delivered record-breaking results. By the end of 2025, total grain output reached an all-time high, further confirming China’s position as one of the key players in the global food market.

Total grain production in China amounted to 714.88 million tonnes. Compared to the previous reporting period, farmers increased output by 8.38 million tonnes, representing a year-on-year growth of 1.2%.

The main contribution to the record result came from the autumn harvest, which accounts for the largest share of total production. Experts note that despite minor fluctuations in the summer crop segment, the overall trend remains positive.

An analysis by crop type indicates stability in the food wheat segment and robust growth in feed grains and oilseeds.

• Corn: Became the main growth driver, reaching 301.24 million tonnes (+2.1%). The increase in corn production is critically important for meeting the growing needs of China’s domestic livestock sector.
  
  

• Wheat: Output was recorded at 140.07 million tonnes. The statistical authority characterizes this level as stable, as deviations from last year’s figures are minimal.
  
  

• Rice: Total production reached 209.04 million tonnes, showing moderate growth of 0.7%.
  
  

• Soybeans: Continued to demonstrate positive dynamics, with production rising to 20.91 million tonnes (+1.3%), in line with the country’s strategy to reduce import dependence in the oilseed segment.
  
  

A 1.2% increase in grain production in China at such large volumes highlights the effectiveness of measures aimed at intensifying agriculture and introducing new agrotechnologies. For the global market, this serves as an important signal of the high level of self-sufficiency of the world’s largest agricultural commodity consumer, which may have a moderating effect on global price volatility.