China soybean imports hit record July high on strong Brazil exports, US trade uncertainties

After 803 past bearish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.7%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Jan 25, 2018Soy source: Brazil's share of soybean exports to China hits record+0.4%
• Aug 20, 2023China July soybean imports from US tumble, Brazil shipments surge - Markets - Business Recorder+1.3%
• Jan 26, 2026China to favour Brazilian soybean imports in H1 despite renewed US inflows | Reuters-0.3%
• Mar 13, 2019Brazil and Canada win big from US-China trade war with record soy exports | Supply Chain Dive+2.2%
• Aug 8, 2026China July soybean imports drop on sow herd size concerns - Markets - Business Recorder+1.5%

After 224 past neutral trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (43% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.2%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Dec 8, 2025China Set for Record 2025 Soybean Imports on Brazil Buys, U.S. Trade Truce-1.5%
• Jan 26, 2026China to favour Brazilian soybean imports in H1 despite renewed US inflows | Reuters-0.9%
• Aug 8, 2026China July soybean imports drop on sow herd size concerns - Markets - Business Recorder+0.2%
• Jan 1, 2024COMMENTARY: Massive Brazilian soybean exports too heavily leaning on China?-2.7%
• Nov 17, 2025Exclusive: China snaps up US soybeans after pledge to Trump, but at high price, traders say | Reuters-1.7%