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Apr 20, 2026TRADEChina

China's US soybean imports recover in March but lag year-earlier levels

China's US soybean imports recovered in March from the prior month but remained below year-earlier levels. The report is based on customs data and is shown on a market index page.

WHY IT MATTERS

A March rebound in US soybean arrivals provides modest support for China's demand for US supplies, but year-to-date shortfalls keep the overall demand picture soft. The effect on prices is limited.

AFFECTSSoybeans◆

SOURCE
sa.marketscreener.comReutersApr 20, 2026

Price reaction & history

Soybeans◆neutralSO FAR1d -0.1%5d -0.3%20d +0.8%

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.

Dec 20, 2024China’s Nov soy imports from Brazil falls 25% y/y, US arrivals jump - Markets - Business Recorder+1.8%
Oct 20, 2024China September soy imports from US up 13-fold Y/Y - Markets - Business Recorder+1.8%
Feb 20, 2018U.S. soybean exports in prime spot for China buys - Morning Ag Clips+1.2%
Sep 29, 2026US soybeans rise on bargain buying, China tariff decision limits gains - Markets - Business Recorder-0.6%
Sep 23, 2024Chinese imports of soybeans from the US in August increased by 70%+5.3%

Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.

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