Soaring Chinese grain imports create unease on local market

After 683 past bearish trade events, Corn moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and +0.3% over 20.

• Aug 28, 2018China Grain Imports Plunge Amidst Tariffs - Southeast AgNET+0.8%
• Aug 5, 2019Chinese startle U.S. grain markets | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network-2.4%
• Jul 20, 2018Trump threatens tariffs on all $500 billion of Chinese imports-1.7%
• Aug 28, 2024US imports of Chinese used cooking oil set for new record, future uncertain+4.4%
• Dec 1, 2020China Targets U.S. Farm Imports With Tariffs | Feed & Grain-0.4%

After 384 past bearish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Jun 9, 2025Decline of China's Soybean Meal Market Amid Rising Imports-1.2%
• Nov 30, 2020China September Soybean Imports Ease | Feed & Grain-2.4%
• Jul 20, 2018Trump threatens tariffs on all $500 billion of Chinese imports+1.2%
• Dec 5, 2018Argentina soybean imports soaring | 2018-12-05 | World Grain-0.6%
• May 12, 2026China forecasts lower 2026/27 soybean imports on slowing soymeal demand from pig sector | MarketScreener+1.6%

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.

• Jun 9, 2025Decline of China's Soybean Meal Market Amid Rising Imports+1.2%
• Nov 30, 2020China September Soybean Imports Ease | Feed & Grain-2.4%
• Apr 26, 2024Soaring Imports of Green Diesel Feedstocks Disrupt US Soy Market - Bloomberg+2.3%
• Nov 7, 2025Lower Chinese buying pushes grain prices down: Grain market daily | AHDB+3.7%
• Aug 5, 2019Chinese startle U.S. grain markets | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network+2.8%