US officials upbeat on China's soy imports, even as data show volumes hitting 8-year low

After 747 past bullish report events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.1%), and +0.8% over 20.

• Jul 8, 2022China's palm oil imports to avoid 17-year low, with soy imports to exceed forecasts too - Grain Price News+1.2%
• Nov 8, 2021China’s soy imports increase as swine rebounds | World Grain+3.5%
• Mar 21, 2022China to import record soybean volume in 2022-23 | World Grain+2.5%
• Sep 15, 2026Grains-soybeans, soymeal rise on US crush data; wheat turns higher - DBA News | Rallies+3.3%
• Jan 12, 2021Grain prices soar on bullish USDA reports+0.8%

After 414 past bullish report events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -2.1% to +2.3%), and +0.3% over 20.

• Nov 8, 2021China’s soy imports increase as swine rebounds | World Grain+6.3%
• Mar 21, 2022China to import record soybean volume in 2022-23 | World Grain+1.4%
• Sep 15, 2026Grains-soybeans, soymeal rise on US crush data; wheat turns higher - DBA News | Rallies+4.4%
• Feb 1, 2018China’s rice, soybean imports top the world in 2017 - People's Daily Online-0.7%
• Sep 9, 2020Feed demand increases China’s soybean imports | 2020-09-09 | World Grain+2.3%

After 296 past bullish report events, Soybean Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.0%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Sep 15, 2026Grains-soybeans, soymeal rise on US crush data; wheat turns higher - DBA News | Rallies-2.7%
• Dec 7, 2022Indonesia's palm oil exports to hit record high, despite production shortfall - Grain Price News-1.4%
• Jan 12, 2022Palm oil imports to dip in 2021-22 on lower Malaysia exports, converging vegoil prices: US FAS-0.8%
• Mar 9, 2023China, Brazil, EPA factor in soybean price direction | Food Business News-5.4%
• May 14, 2026New-Crop Soybean Oil Export Projection Suggests Greater Price Volatility - farmdoc daily+0.5%