Abstract: This paper discussed the development of grain processing technology and industry in China. Rice processing capacity and output in China rank the first in the world. The product structure of rice and flour is optimized continuously and the overall level of quality has been improved significantly. The processing enterprise production scale and concentration degree have been greatly improved, the industrial production and processing equipment have been upgraded. Being a huge nation of grain production and processing in the world, China still has some gaps in industrial-scale, industry chains, efficient use of grain resources, and the innovation ability in science & technology as compared with the developed countries. The existing problems and causes of grain processing technology in China and industrial development were analyzed. The main problems are extensive development mode, relative overproduction of primary processing products, imperfection of quality safety of grain products and security system, and low level of the industrialization of the staple food. The primary causes are weak basal researches, insufficient support degree of processing technology research to the development of industry. This paper also addressed the prospect of grain processing technology and industry of China. The paper was suggested that the industrial restructuring and upgrading should be further promoted, the scientific and technological achievements conversion rate and the level of key equipment autonomy should be improved, the improvement of product quality and safety level should be accelerated, and the development and promotion of whole grain food should be strengthen in the future. In the next 10 years, the regional layout and industrial structure of grain processing in China will be more reasonable, the product will be richer, quality will be greener and more security.

Key words: grain processing, technology, industrial structure, prospect