U.S. fights with Brazil for China's giant soybean market

After 250 past neutral trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.6%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Oct 15, 2019Soybean promoters shop for new markets as talks with China continue-0.8%
• Nov 8, 2025Here’s what the U.S.-China trade truce really means for the U.S. soybean market — and for farmers - MarketWatch+1.0%
• Feb 20, 2018U.S. soybean exports in prime spot for China buys - Morning Ag Clips+1.2%
• Jul 21, 2026Global demand for soybean meal drives prices up in Brazil and the U.S.-1.4%
• Feb 20, 2020China Back in the Market for U.S. Farm Goods After Waivers | Financial Post-1.8%

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.

• Nov 3, 2017Brazil cuts into U.S. soybean market share in China - AgCanada-1.8%
• Dec 8, 2025China Set for Record 2025 Soybean Imports on Brazil Buys, U.S. Trade Truce-1.5%
• Dec 22, 2017China tightens import rules for U.S. soybeans-0.5%
• Oct 28, 2026China wants US soybeans. Its buyers prefer Brazil | ThinkChina-3.8%
• Jan 26, 2022China’s soybean crush margins worsen | Latest Market News+9.9%