China trade: imports of US soybeans rise as Ukraine war, South America drought limit sources

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.

• Aug 6, 2026China buys at least 10 more cargoes of US soybeans, traders say | South China Morning Post+1.2%
• Dec 19, 2019Trade war: China buys US soybeans after fresh round of tariff waivers, but will it be the last for some time? | South China Morning Post+1.0%
• Mar 4, 2022China boosts US agriculture purchases over ‘very tight’ soybeans supply concerns, Ukraine corn worries | South China Morning Post+1.2%
• May 27, 2020China facing soybean dilemma as it tries to balance phase one trade deal with self-reliance | South China Morning Post+0.4%
• Jul 31, 2026Chinese buyers acquire US soybeans for October-November, traders say | South China Morning Post-1.7%

After 342 past bullish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.1% to +2.6%), and +0.6% over 20.

• Dec 19, 2019Trade war: China buys US soybeans after fresh round of tariff waivers, but will it be the last for some time? | South China Morning Post-1.1%
• May 27, 2020China facing soybean dilemma as it tries to balance phase one trade deal with self-reliance | South China Morning Post-0.1%
• Jan 12, 2021EU soybean meal imports slump on tight South American supplies: sources+2.5%
• Jun 13, 2021China food security: soybean imports ‘exceptionally large’ as pig population nears pre-African swine fever level | South China Morning Post-2.6%
• Dec 10, 2019China steps up US soybean purchases as trade talks drag on+1.6%