China’s imports of U.S. food on the rise

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.

• May 14, 2026Trump asks China to increase imports of US farm, food commodities | S&P Global-1.3%
• Dec 8, 2025China Set for Record 2025 Soybean Imports on Brazil Buys, U.S. Trade Truce-2.6%
• Jan 20, 2022China's 2021 soy imports from U.S. rise while Brazilian shipments fall | Reuters+3.5%
• Jul 3, 2024China poised for record July soybean imports on low prices-2.0%
• Mar 6, 2020China grants duty exemption on U.S. soybean imports - sources-3.8%

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.

• Aug 26, 2020China’s demand for feed grains on the rise | Feed Strategy+1.5%
• Dec 1, 2017China Boosts U.S. Corn Imports and Good Time for Farm Bill Negotiations - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST+0.4%
• May 14, 2026Trump asks China to increase imports of US farm, food commodities | S&P Global-0.4%
• Dec 16, 2021Will China's Imports of Corn Remain High in 2022? | Feed & Grain-2.7%
• Aug 12, 2024China's corn imports from US set to rise 67.6% in 2024-25 on higher Brazilian prices-1.6%