Category: Soybeans

Export rally: Ukrainian soybean export prices have risen by $60-70/MT this season, with further gains possible toward a $100/MT seasonal increase. Supply squeeze risk: Domestic stocks may fall below 1 MMT by May, forcing processors to bid aggressively through the harvest gap. Premium positioning: Ukrainian origin is trading at a premium to Brazilian soybeans in…

Record exports: Russia shipped 8,500 tons of soybean flour in 2025, a new all-time high worth $4 million. China-led demand: China accounted for over 70% of volumes, reinforcing strong external demand for Russian soybean products. Capacity growth: A 70% jump over the 2014 peak highlights expanding crushing capacity and value-added processing. Neutral to mildly bullish…

Bullish (Black Sea): Brazil-China flow disruption may shift Chinese demand toward Black Sea soybeans and protein meals, supporting regional FOB prices. Bearish (Brazil): Stricter Brazilian inspection rules have frozen trader buying interest, stalling Brazil-China soybean shipments and pressuring local basis. Cargill Suspends Brazil-China Soybean Shipments Cargill has halted soybean exports from Brazil to China following…

Bearish soybean oil: India has canceled over 130,000 tonnes of soybean oil imports since December, reducing near-term demand for Black Sea and South American supplies. Bullish palm oil: The widest soybean oil–palm oil price spread since 2023 is driving Indian buyers to aggressively substitute palm oil for higher-priced soft oils. Bearish Black Sea exports: The…

Bearish Black Sea soybeans: Potential EU mirror duties on Ukrainian vegetable oil could pressure Ukrainian crushers and domestic soybean prices. Supportive EU vegoil prices: Trade friction and possible retaliatory measures may tighten access to low-priced Ukrainian oil, aiding EU processors’ margins. Regulatory risk: Dispute over Ukraine’s 10% export duty adds uncertainty to EU–Ukraine agricultural trade…

Global Soybean Meal Production Set to Surge 1.8 Million Tonnes in H2 2025 Production Growth: Combined US, Argentina, and Brazil soybean meal output in April–September is forecast at 68.9 million tonnes, up 1.8 million tonnes year-on-year. US-Led Expansion: Robust US crushing and strong domestic consumption drive most of the increase, with output rising to 27.2…

Bullish (short-term): Ukrainian soybean prices at a 10‑month high, supported by intense domestic competition and strong global fundamentals. Bearish (medium-term): Expected pressure from expanding South American supplies as Brazilian and regional harvests progress. Supportive factors: Brazilian harvest delays, higher Chicago soybean and soy oil quotations, and potential post-holiday recovery in Chinese demand. Risk factors: Geopolitical…

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Soybean crush slowdown: Argentina’s soybean crushing fell to 2.72 million tonnes in January, an 11‑month low and 6.5% below last year, tightening global soy oil and meal availability. Tight soy oil stocks: Soybean oil inventories slid to 180,000 tonnes, 26% below a year ago, signaling potential supply constraints for vegetable oil markets. Shift to sunflower: Sunflower seed…

Record Imports: Egypt imported 5 million tons of soybeans in 2025, the highest volume in its history. Further Growth Ahead: Imports are projected to rise to 5.5–6 million tons this year, a 10–20% year-on-year increase. Demand Drivers: Expansion of the poultry sector and increased domestic soybean crushing capacity are boosting import needs. Market Structure: All…