China is expanding measures to strengthen food security during the 2026–2030 period by improving coordination across the entire grain supply chain, from production and purchasing to storage, processing and sales. The country aims to build a more efficient and resilient grain circulation system capable of meeting growing demand for high-quality food, as reported by Global Times, a TV BRICS partner.
Liu Huanxin, head of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, said that China will focus on improving grain market operations, maintaining stable supplies, strengthening reserves and enhancing the quality and resilience of the grain industry.
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030), the annual industrial output value of China’s grain sector is expected to exceed US$666.8 billion. The growth will be driven by rising demand for more nutritious and healthier food products.
To improve grain purchasing and sales, China plans to encourage more market participants to engage in grain trading, organise policy-based purchases and storage, upgrade trading platforms, strengthen connections between production and consumption regions and maintain stable market conditions.
The country will also optimise the structure and regional distribution of grain reserves to improve market regulation and emergency supply capabilities. High-standard storage facilities will continue to expand, while eligible older warehouses will undergo modernisation.
China will further develop the grain industry chain by supporting major grain-producing regions in expanding processing capacity, reducing post-harvest losses and promoting more innovative and high-quality development of the sector.
A national crop farming development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, released recently, aims to further increase comprehensive grain production capacity, maintain basic self-sufficiency in grains and ensure reliable supplies of staple foods.
The plan is aligned with China’s broader agricultural and rural modernisation strategy, which sets a target of increasing the country’s comprehensive grain production capacity to 725 million tonnes by 2030.
The strategy also includes the development and introduction of new crop varieties, wider use of intelligent agricultural machinery, more efficient water management and precise application of fertilisers and pesticides.
China’s annual grain output has remained above 650 million tonnes since 2015. In 2024, production exceeded 700 million tonnes for the first time, reaching 715 million tonnes in 2025. Grain availability per capita has surpassed 500 kilograms, exceeding the global average and providing a strong foundation for national food security.
The grain stock-to-use ratio in China remains significantly above the international food security benchmark of 17–18 per cent. In case of unusual market fluctuations, reserves can be used to balance supply and demand and maintain market stability.
China currently has around 24,000 grain processing enterprises involved in grain and edible oil processing, food and condiment production, feed manufacturing and deep processing.