INFOGRAPHIC: China's pivotal role in global protein trade

China plays a pivotal role in the global proteins trade, with its import patterns continuing to shape global trade flows. In 2025, despite a slight dip in animal protein imports, soybean imports grew 7% year over year, driven by strong demand for animal feed. Over the past six years, China’s protein imports have shown steady demand, though pork imports declined amid tariff challenges and tradeChina plays a pivotal role in the global proteins trade, with its import patterns continuing to shape global trade flows. In 2025, despite a slight dip in animal protein imports, soybean imports grew 7% year over year, driven by strong demand for animal feed. Over the past six years, China’s protein imports have shown steady demand, though pork imports declined amid tariff challenges and tradeRead More