China: Planting Seed 2023 Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2023-0099

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the second largest seed market in the world, behind the United States and annually plants 12 million metric tons (MMT) of seed, with a market value of U.S. $19 billion. The United States continues to be the largest international seed supplier to the PRC accounting for 28 percent by value of China’s MY2020/21 planting seeds imports. This report provides updated information on the regulatory landscape for planting seeds, including developments related to agricultural biotechnology in 2022 and the first half of 2023. In addition, the report includes information on the supply, trade, and utilization for a range of planting seeds, including row crops, vegetables, and grass.

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