中国种子月报

In terms of market analysis, Sichuan released its 2026 list of designated leading agricultural varieties, key promoted technologies, and major guiding technologies.

In terms of company and supply, CADSG established a new subsidiary; Qiule Seed Industry consolidated its two wholly-owned subsidiaries through a merger; Dunhuang Seed Industry provided cumulative financial guarantees totaling USD7.03 million (RMB49.8 million) for Guazhou Dunzhong Cotton Industry; BSE issued a second review inquiry to Chia Tai Seeds regarding its stock listing application.

In terms of trade analysis, China's import volume of seeds of soybean, corn and vegetables dropped by 10.55% MoM to 570.65 tonnes, while the export volume up by 56.44% MoM to 278.91 tonnes; In Jan.– Oct., 2025, China imported approximately 115.54 million tonnes of grain, down 14.51% YoY. In Oct. 2025 alone, 11.73 million tonnes of grain were imported, down 24.14% MoM.

In terms of policy, NFSRA issued a notice to initiate the minimum purchase price execution plan for mid-to-late rice in Heilongjiang Province in 2025; MARA released the guidelines governing the objection review process for new agricultural plant varieties rights.

In terms of variety, Shanxi released its 2025 approved list of major crop cultivars, including 55 corn, 25 wheat, 4 rice, and 8 soybean varieties; Jilin Province released its 2025 approved catalogue of major crop cultivars, which includes 141 corn, 43 rice, 21 soybean, and 5 wheat varieties.

The USD/CNY exchange rate used is USD1.00=CNY7.0687, sourced from the People's Bank of China on 3 Nov, 2025.