China's grain import dynamics shift as corn declines as rice rebounds

After 1,102 past bearish report events, Corn moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.3%), and +0.0% over 20.

• Sep 22, 2017Pork imports slow in China as domestic pork production rebounds+0.2%
• Feb 2, 2025China’s Import Declines Reflect Broader Demand Weakness+0.6%
• Jul 6, 2021Chinese corn, wheat imports slip | World Grain-1.9%
• Sep 17, 2024Global coarse grain production declines | Feed & Grain-0.7%
• Jul 18, 2016Grain Supply and Demand report sends grain prices falling+5.9%

After 88 past bullish report events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +2.5% over 20.

• Jul 11, 2022FAS report shares growing demand for feed in China | MEAT+POULTRY+2.0%
• Jul 16, 2024Record rice imports expected in Philippines-0.7%
• Aug 9, 2023FAO Food Price Index declines in August-1.9%
• Mar 31, 2025USDA reports mixed grain stocks, with wheat up and corn down-3.3%
• Aug 4, 2023Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports | AP News-0.3%