In 2023, China's import of flour or meal of dried legumes stood at 42 million kilograms. Forecasts indicate a steady increase in imports: 43.626 million kg in 2024, rising to 51.081 million kg by 2028. This reflects a year-on-year growth rate between 4% and 5%. Over the forecasted five-year period, this growth averages to a compound annual growth rate of approximately 4% annually.

Future trends to watch include:

Increasing demand for plant-based proteins which may drive higher legume imports.
Potential policy changes in China affecting agricultural imports.
Market diversification with other nations supplying dried legumes to China.
Technological advancements in food processing impacting import volumes.