China's Sugar Imports Surge 41.9% in March, Reaching 100,000 Tons

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (Gacc), China's sugar imports in March reached 100,000 tons, marking a substantial increase of 41.9% compared to the same month last year. For the first quarter, the total volume of imported sugar surged by an impressive 320%, reaching 620,000 tons, indicating robust demand in the Chinese market. Beyond sugar, China's agricultural product imports also demonstrated strong growth. In March 2026, China imported 220,000 tons of corn, an increase of 177.4% over the same period in 2025. The value of these corn imports rose by 150% to $56.6 million. For the first quarter, total corn imports amounted to 770,000 tons, representing a 198% year-on-year increase. In terms of value, year-to-date corn imports grew by 181.2% to $197.6 million. Furthermore, fertilizer imports also saw an uptick. In March, China imported 1.68 million tons of fertilizers, an increase of 26.5% compared to March 2025. For the first quarter of this year, total fertilizer imports reached 5 million tons, up 30.5% from the same period last year. These figures collectively reflect China's sustained growth in the import of agricultural products and agricultural production materials.