
According to USDA, moderate growth in China's animal protein sector is dampening feedmillers' soybean purchases. Soybean imports rose 4.8% year-on-year in the first five months of MY2022/23 after China relaxed COVID policy.
Low margins in pig and poultry production are weighing on feed demand.
Slower Chinese feedmill buying reduces demand for soybeans and soybean meal, pressuring prices. Weak livestock margins signal reduced feed usage ahead.
After 803 past bearish trade events, SOY moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 384 past bearish trade events, SBM moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and -0.5% over 20.
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