China's grain output ensures food security for citizens

China's grain consumption is expected to peak during the 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030, with steady declines in staple food intake, continued growth in feed grain demand, and robust industrial use, experts said in an analysis of the Rural Development Report (2025) released on Tuesday.

The report, led by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, offers a comprehensive outlook on China's agricultural transformation and rural policy agenda through 2030.

By the end of 2030, China's grain output is forecast to reach 752.4 million metric tons, with cereal production hitting 686.1 million tons and the grain self-sufficiency rate remaining above 95 percent, ensuring national food security.