| In order to promote agricultural production and trade cooperation among BRICS countries, and ensure the security and stability of the oils and oilseeds industrial and supply chains in China and the world, the production, consumption, trade trend, and cooperation potential of oils and oilseeds in BRICS countries were expounded, and relevant policy recommendations were put forward. Most of the BRICS countries are major agricultural producers, and they are also important agricultural product consumption markets in the world. In 2023/2024, the production and consumption of oilseeds in BRICS countries account for nearly half of the world′s total; the production of vegetable oils exceeds a quarter of the world′s total, and the consumption of vegetable oils accounts for 40% of the world′s total. In 2023/2024, the import and export volume of oilseeds exceeds half of the world′s total; vegetable oil imports account for 40% of the world′s total, and exports account for about one tenth of the world′s total. China′s imports of oilseeds and oils from BRICS countries account for 68% and 29% of its global imports in 2023, respectively. BRICS countries are rich in agricultural land resources, have great potential for oils and oilseeds production, obvious complementary advantages in trade structure, and huge space for future cooperation. It is suggested that Brazil should be included in the "Belt and Road" co-construction category to promote the continuous deepening of agricultural cooperation between China and Brazil. It is suggested to explore regional agricultural trade agreements among BRICS countries, promote currency settlement and exchange among BRICS countries, and enhance the facilitation and stability of BRICS trade. It is suggested that China should increase its investment in BRICS countries and export advanced technology and management experience to benefit local agricultural development and achieve a mutually beneficial and win-win situation. |
