Analysis shows China changing its grain buying tactics as the US market becomes volatile

After 480 past neutral trade events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Jul 2, 2021China changes buying tactics as U.S. grain run enters volatile stage-4.2%
• Jun 30, 2021Report: China Changes Buying Tactics | Feed & Grain-0.4%
• Nov 21, 2024Barley Market Analysis: Impact of China's Reduced Imports-3.5%
• Jun 1, 2025China's corn shift: Asian buyers benefit from U.S. market changes+0.5%
• Sep 29, 2026US soybeans rise on bargain buying, China tariff decision limits gains - Markets - Business Recorder-4.3%

After 250 past neutral trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.6%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Jul 2, 2021China changes buying tactics as U.S. grain run enters volatile stage-3.0%
• Jun 30, 2021Report: China Changes Buying Tactics | Feed & Grain+2.0%
• Oct 25, 2025Black Sea Grain Market Analysis+5.6%
• Sep 29, 2026US soybeans rise on bargain buying, China tariff decision limits gains - Markets - Business Recorder-0.6%
• Aug 7, 2025Another volatile year awaits in the feed ingredient market | The National Provisioner+6.4%

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.