China Maize Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Maize Production in China Report Offers An Analysis of Production (volume), Consumption (value and Volume), Import (value and Volume), Export (value and Volume), and Price Trends. The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (metric Tons) for all the Above Segments.

China Maize Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

China Maize Market Size

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China Maize Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
Market Size (2025) USD 0.93 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.08 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.10 %

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China Maize Market Analysis

The China Maize Market size is estimated at USD 0.93 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.08 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • China stands as a global leader in both the production and consumption of maize (corn). This staple agricultural product plays a pivotal role in the nation, serving purposes from food and animal feed to industrial processing, notably in ethanol and starch production. Trailing only the United States, China ranks as the world's second-largest maize producer, with annual outputs hovering between 260–280 million metric tons in recent years, according to FAOSTAT. Key maize-producing provinces are concentrated in the north and northeast, notably Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, and Hebei.
  • To bolster domestic maize output, China has rolled out a suite of support initiatives. These include farmer subsidies and minimum price purchasing programs, designed to shield producers from price fluctuations. A significant 70% of China's maize is consumed as animal feed, predominantly benefiting the pork, poultry, and dairy sectors. Given the country's expansive livestock industry, the appetite for maize in feed has surged. Beyond animal feed, maize plays a crucial role in China's industrial landscape, fueling the production of biofuels (ethanol), starch, and sweeteners. Ethanol, in particular, receives a boost from China's biofuel policy, aligning with the nation's energy security and environmental aspirations.
  • As China's middle class expands, so does the appetite for animal protein, further amplifying maize's demand in feed. This trend is underscored by the burgeoning livestock and aquaculture sectors. While China's maize demand is set to rise, driven by the growing livestock and biofuel sectors, domestic production grapples with challenges. Issues like land scarcity, environmental sustainability, and urban encroachment loom large.

China Maize Market News

  • October 2024: China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has registered 27 varieties of genetically engineered (GE) corn. This is anticipated to support the growth of the studied market in the coming years.
  • June 2022: The Chinese National Crop Variety Approval Committee released two sets of standards to clear the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in China. For the commercial production of GM maize in China, the government has two steps in these regulations: a "safety certificate" and a "variety approval" before crops can be commercially cultivated in the provinces.

China Maize Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Demand From Livestock Sector
    • 4.2.2 Industrial Demand For Maize
    • 4.2.3 Increasing Government Initiatives
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Limited Arable Land
    • 4.3.2 Environmental and Climate Challenges
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Production Analysis
  • 5.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
  • 5.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
  • 5.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
  • 5.5 Price Trend Analysis

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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China Maize Industry Segmentation

Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain widely cultivated as a tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears. It has become a staple food in many parts of the world. The report offers an analysis of production (volume), consumption (value and volume), import (value and volume), export (value and volume), and price trends. The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) and volume (metric tons) for all the above segments.

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China Maize Market Research FAQs

How big is the China Maize Market?

The China Maize Market size is expected to reach USD 0.93 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.10% to reach USD 1.08 billion by 2030.

What is the current China Maize Market size?

In 2025, the China Maize Market size is expected to reach USD 0.93 billion.

What years does this China Maize Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the China Maize Market size was estimated at USD 0.90 billion. The report covers the China Maize Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the China Maize Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Maize in China Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 China Maize market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. China Maize analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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