Which commercial crops are important in Jilin province?

In Jilin province, agriculture is a vital component of the economy, supported by the fertile soils of the Northeast Plain. While the province is a major producer of food crops such as rice, corn, and beans, it also cultivates several significant commercial crops.

The most important commercial crops in Jilin include:

• Sugar beets and tobacco1
• Flax, sunflower, and sesame1

Additionally, ginseng root, which is harvested in the Changbai Mountains, is considered a highly prized product of the region.1