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Summary In early 2026, China's biotechnology, functional food raw material and seed industries witnessed steady progress and structural upgrades. Multiple new functional food ingredients obtained regulatory approval or filing acceptance, while leading dietary fiber enterprises achieved robust re

Summary According to Sweeteners China News 202603, China's starch sugar industry has entered a new round of capacity expansion since 2023. In 2025, new capacity was added across major product lines including crystalline glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, maltose syrup and maltodextrin, with tota

Lead The global sugar and sweeteners market is undergoing a significant structural transition in 2026, driven by rapid capacity expansion in starch-based sugars, shifting food industry demand toward low-sugar formulations, and evolving export dynamics across key sweetener categories.While demand con

Summary: The opening months of 2026 have brought multiple structural changes to China’s seed and grain import markets. Total grain imports grew modestly in January–February, while corn, wheat and rice imports surged sharply. Seed imports and exports saw seasonal declines. At the same tim

Summary: March 2026 has brought a series of pivotal changes to China’s insecticide industry, driven by global supply chain tensions, strong export performance, new regulatory policies, and major industrial capacity expansions. Escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East disrupted ship

Summary In the first quarter of 2026, China's fungicide technical market exhibited a pattern of subdued consolidation and bottoming stabilization. Ex‑works prices of core active ingredients, notably azoxystrobin and tebuconazole, edged slightly lower. However, heading into late March, with the g

Lead China’s glyphosate market saw a notable price surge in March 2026, marking the strongest monthly increase in recent periods. The rebound reflects a combination of cost-driven pressure, peak-season demand, and tightening supply conditions, signaling a shift from stabilization to upward mom

Summary In March 2026, China’s phosphorus chemical industry witnessed sharp price fluctuations and accelerated industrial upgrading. The monthly average ex-factory price of yellow phosphorus rose to 3,656.58 yuan/tonne, swinging sharply within the month amid supply-demand shifts, geopolitical

Summary As spring plowing preparations enter a critical phase across China, the agricultural inputs market has entered a peak stocking period. In February, China’s herbicide market showed significant divergence, with 18 out of 28 major varieties experiencing month-on-month price declines. Buta

Summary: From January to March 2026, China’s bio-based material industry saw a surge in policy support, capacity expansion, and technological breakthroughs. Key developments include central initiatives promoting green consumption and biodegradable materials, provincial subsidies for high-value