Brazilian soybeans bolster feed supply for the dairy industry in northern China.

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China is receiving regular shipments of Brazilian soybeans through the port of Tianjin, from where the cargo is transported by rail and refrigerated truck to the livestock centers of Hohhot and Bayannur, according to a report by the Xinhua news agency. The grain supplies dairy farms and feed mills in the region. The acquisition follows a sustainable model, with certified deforestation-free soybeans, in accordance with international standards and cultivated without causing deforestation or degradation of native vegetation in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes, destined for the production of premium and organic fresh milk. In February 2025, during an economic cooperation event between the region and Brazil, a long-term cooperation agreement for the trade of sustainable Brazilian soybeans was signed between COFCO International, China Mengniu Dairy, and China Shengmu Organic Milk. Under the agreement, Mengniu's Modern Dairy will purchase 50,000 tons of deforestation-free Brazilian soy annually, while Shengmu will acquire 12,000 tons per year. The raw materials will be delivered directly to the companies' farms, ensuring traceability and a regular supply for dairy production. The main origins of the imported soy include states in Brazil's Midwest, such as Mato Grosso. The cargo is shipped from ports like Santos and Paranaguá and then transported to China by sea. In recent years, Inner Mongolia has expanded its sustainable imports of Brazilian soy to bolster the feed supply for the dairy and livestock sectors, consolidating a supply chain that connects Brazilian producing regions to Chinese ports and farms in the region. Benefiting from the quality, productive capacity, and commercial competitiveness of Brazilian soy, the region has been strengthening the security of its livestock input supply. At the same time, local authorities are seeking to expand direct purchase channels, improve storage and processing capacity for imported soybeans, and add more value to the production chain. The initiative also foresees deepening Sino-Brazilian cooperation in sustainable agriculture and agricultural technologies, promoting a mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.