United States securities and exchange commission logo October 18, 2022 Han Gengchen Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Origin Agritech Limited No. 21 Sheng Ming Yuan Road Changping District, Beijing 102206 People's Republic of China Re: Origin Agritech Limited Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2021 Filed February 4, 2022 File No. 000-51576 Dear Han Gengchen: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Industrial Applications and Services