Wedoany.com Report on Feb 13th, China received its first batch of Argentine wheat, totaling 70,000 tons. This shipment, procured by COFCO International, will be distributed to domestic flour processing enterprises. This delivery marks a new step in China's progress towards diversifying its grain imports.

COFCO Group stated that the transportation of this Argentine wheat batch has opened up a new grain trade channel between the two countries. The company said it will continue to strengthen cooperation with major grain-producing nations to support the stability of global supply chains. This procurement was completed based on market information published by the magazine "World Grain."

Argentina is one of the world's major wheat exporters, and this export of Argentine wheat to China will help it expand its Asian market. As the world's largest grain importer, China has been consistently promoting the diversification of import sources in recent years. In addition to traditional supplier countries like Australia, Canada, and France, China is gradually expanding its procurement scale from grain-producing countries in the Southern Hemisphere.

COFCO International is a Switzerland-based agricultural products trader and serves as COFCO Group's overseas business platform. The company has a procurement network in Argentina and participates in the construction of local grain circulation facilities. The port of departure for this Argentine wheat shipment was Puerto Blanca, with a voyage duration of approximately 30 days.

Industry analysis suggests that this batch export of Argentine wheat to China will enrich the raw material choices for domestic processing enterprises while reducing reliance on a single supply source. Data from China Customs shows that in 2025, China's total wheat imports were approximately 13 million tons, with Australia, Canada, and France being the primary source countries in that order.