China Allows Import of Brazilian Sorghum and Corn Feed Additives
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the receipt of the first official permits for the export of sorghum, as well as dried distillers grains (DDG) to the Chinese market. It is known that the Chinese side has granted permission to ten Brazilian companies to export sorghum and to five others to supply DDG and DDGS, which are actively used in livestock farming as feed additives.
This is reported by AgroReview
Diversification of China’s Imports and Growing Demand
China, which holds the top position in the world for soybean imports, has recently been intensifying the diversification of its sources for feed ingredients. This is occurring against the backdrop of trade disputes with the United States, which have significantly reduced the volumes of American sorghum in the Chinese market. Over the past year, China imported more than 80% of the world’s sorghum, amounting to over $2.6 billion in monetary terms.
Opportunities for Brazilian Exports
The Brazilian ministry emphasizes that the opening of the Chinese market creates a stable and predictable export channel for the country to the largest consumer of grains and feed ingredients in the world. According to the ministry, this will promote the signing of long-term contracts and may serve as a catalyst for increasing supply volumes in the future.
“The new permits open a stable export channel for Brazil to the largest market for grains and feed ingredients in the world, enhancing contract predictability and creating conditions for increased supply volumes in future seasons.”
DDG production in Brazil is expected to grow, according to forecasts from the Conab agency, due to the expansion of corn ethanol production. In the 2025/26 season, a 22.6% increase in corn ethanol production is anticipated. Last year, Brazil exported over 790,000 tons of corn feed products, with Vietnam being the main importer of these goods.
The granting of export permits became possible after the signing of the Protocol on Protein and Grain Derivatives of the Corn Ethanol Industry in May and the agreement on phytosanitary certificates between the countries. The first shipments of Brazilian sorghum and DDG to China may begin as early as the end of this year, significantly expanding cooperation between the countries in the agricultural sector.