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U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Director in China Manuel Sanchez and Consultant Xiaoming Wang traveled to Nantong, China, to present on global sorghum production, supply and demand at the 14th International and Domestic Sorghum and Barley Market Seminar.
The event served as a major information-sharing platform for China’s grains and oilseeds sectors and drew more than 160 industry representatives, including grain traders, malt companies, breweries and research institutions.
“This event is considered the single most important platform for the sorghum and barley industries in China, gathering key stakeholders including grain traders, malt companies, breweries and industry institutions, to discuss market dynamics and share sector insights,” Sanchez said.
He added that the council’s participation for a third time provided an opportunity to introduce U.S. sorghum to key buyers and support procurement decisions based on end-use requirements.
Market insights presented during the session emphasized the consistency and reliability of U.S. sorghum production and export availability. Those points were well received by attendees, according to the council.
Industry participants also pointed to a need for greater transparency in sorghum and barley market information, noting that events such as the seminar provide an important venue for validating market data and comparing perspectives across peers and experts.
During a question and answer session following the presentation, attendees raised additional questions about the characteristics of U.S. sorghum and its applications in livestock feed formulations, reflecting continued interest in the crop’s performance and use cases.
“Maintaining reliable access to China’s sorghum market is crucial for U.S. agriculture. It expands demand for a staple crop, boosts farm income and reinforces America’s role in global feed and food supply chains,” Sanchez said.
He also noted that China’s primary use of sorghum in livestock feed and industrial processing continues to make it a significant export destination that contributes to revenue stability for U.S. producers and supports rural economies in sorghum-growing regions.
Source: U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, "China: Council Promotes U.S. Sorghum At Annual Sorghum And Barley Market Seminar"