The Analysis of China Maize Processing Industry

Maize as a staple food in China, seizes an important position in economy. China’s maize processing industry is closely related to food safety and the stability of economy. Since making ethanol of maize, specialists began to worry about the supply of maize. The out of control of maize will result in a series of serious economic problem and security, even the food safety of the whole country. The raise of oil price would encourage the raise of maize price and the expansion of its planted area.

Since 2006, maize has been one of the most profitable crops. The price of maize continues to rise in recent years, which results in the expansion of maize planted area. In order to make profit, many peasants do not sale maize until it rises to a peak. Meanwhile, its downstream products for example feed products begin to rise accordingly. A series of problem of China’s maize processing industry sprung up.

Specialists pointed out that the raising demand of maize and the insufficient supply led to the raising of maize price. If it becomes worse, the steady of our economy and food safety will be damaged. The disbalance of supply and demand lasted from 2008 to 2010. The best way to solve this problem is increasing the supply ability of maize and making a rational plan of fuel industry, and increase the utilization ratio of maize. The government realized it and made a series of effective measure. China’s whole maize supply reached around 1,500,000 ton in 2010, maintaining a balance of consumption and supply. The consumption of maize can be divided into feed product, maize starch, waste, industrial use, alcohol, and starch and etc. Increase the utilization of maize is also an effective way to relieve the tension between supply and demand.

By now, the development of China’s maize processing industry raises stable in the progress. It will not endanger food safety and economy development.