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China has 20% of the world's population but only 7% of the world's arable land. Consequently, China seeks to acquire resources overseas. China is, and will continue to look outbound for opportunities. SinoLatin Capital believes that China will continue to be a net importer of land intensive crops (such as soy) and a net exporter of labor intensive crops.
 
 
    Global Soybean Imports
 
 
  Source: USDA Agricuitural Baseline Projections to 2015 , February 2006.
Economic Research Service.USDA
   
    China's Consumption and Production of Oilseeds (‘000 Tons)
 
   
 
  Source: United States Department of Agriculture
    China's Soybean Deficit
 
 
  Source: Source: United States Department of Agriculture
 
  Latin America has ample farmland, especially when compared to China.
     Arable Land Per 1000 People (ha)
 
 
  Source: The World Bank World Development Indicators 2011
 
  Latin American countries have become China’s major suppliers of agricultural products.
     China's Imports from Latin America as % of Total Imports (by agricultural product)
 
 
  Source: UN Comtrade 2011