8 trends of major price movements gauging China's economy

Updated: 2016-04-06 07:02

By He Yini(chinadaily.com.cn)

Chinese farmers load a truck with a harvest of corn in a field in Jiazhai town, Chiping county, Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province, Oct 8, 2015. [Photo / IC]

Farm produce prices growth to slow down

In 2016, overall farm produce prices will keep a steady, albeit slower, growth, despite a possible price surge for certain products. For one thing, the domestic supply of farm produce is sufficient; and for another, imports of soybeans, corn and cotton are expected to increase due to lower prices in the international markets.