In terms of market analysis, three landmark corn variety commercialisation deals closed in August, 2026: Fujian's "Minshuangse No. 10" set a record at USD0.77 million; Qiule Seed and Shangdu Seed entered substantive integration in Henan's first seed industry M&A.
In terms of company and supply, Kangnong Seed pushed forward on new products, earnings disclosure, governance, and corn disease-resistance patents; Longping High-Tech advanced talent, research collaboration, and IP deployment, signalling strategic focus.
In terms of trade analysis, China's soybean, corn, and vegetable seed imports fell 26.67% MoM and exports dropped 55.18% MoM in July, 2026. Major grain imports rose 11.51% YoY in January–July, 2026, but fell 13.72% MoM in July.
In terms of policy, Heilongjiang released a draft plan on 19 August, 2026 to subsidise superior soybean, corn, and rice varieties. On 21 August, 2026, MARA registered 1,008 non-major crop varieties, approved 251 modifications, and revoked 217 registrations.
In terms of variety, on 31 July, 2026, Jilin approved 126 varieties (74 corn, 29 rice, 22 soybean, 1 wheat); Jiangxi approved 39 (21 rice, 7 corn, 9 soybean, 2 cotton); On 14 August, 2026, Sichuan's preliminary review passed 113 (66 rice, 43 corn, 2 soybean, 2 cotton).
The USD/CNY exchange rate used is USD1.00=CNY6.7898, sourced from the People's Bank of China on 3 August, 2026.

