China's Q1 soybean, grains imports surge on strong demand

After 696 past bullish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.9%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Jul 16, 2020Soybean Rises on Stronger Chinese Demand+1.5%
• Mar 6, 2020China grants duty exemption on U.S. soybean imports - sources-3.8%
• Jan 17, 2023China’s December soybean imports jump-3.1%
• Oct 24, 2022China's monthly soybean imports jump | World Grain-0.6%
• Oct 23, 2019Soybeans pare gains after surge on China demand prospects | Financial Post-1.7%

After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Dec 9, 2020China’s Grain Imports Surge 30% on Rising Livestock Demand - Caixin Global+1.3%
• Aug 26, 2020China’s demand for feed grains on the rise | Feed Strategy+1.5%
• Sep 11, 2020China maintains strong demand for U.S. corn, soy: USDA+4.5%
• Apr 25, 2025Grain transportation demand surges amid strong corn exports | Feed & Grain-2.1%
• Oct 3, 2020Strong export demand supports prices for grains - High Plains Journal+0.6%

After 431 past bullish trade events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.1%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Dec 9, 2020China’s Grain Imports Surge 30% on Rising Livestock Demand - Caixin Global-1.1%
• Oct 29, 2025U.S. grains: Soybeans set 15-month high on U.S.-China trade deal hopes - Grainews-2.8%
• Oct 19, 2017U.S. grains: Soy, wheat, corn firm on export demand - AgCanada+0.2%
• Nov 26, 2020INTERVIEW: China grain demand reflects structural change: US Grains Council-0.5%
• Jun 10, 2022Soybeans set for biggest weekly gain in 2 months on strong demand | Financial Post+1.7%