
China bought at least 798,000 metric tons of U.S. new-crop soybeans for 2021-22 delivery in the past week, following several USDA flash sales including 336,000 tons to China and additional sales to unknown destinations. Analysts expect China to continue buying U.S. soy even as Brazilian cargoes arrive.
Sustained Chinese purchases of new-crop U.S. soybeans support export demand and soybean prices, and could tighten U.S. supplies available for domestic crushing and meal.
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.
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.
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Large Chinese new-crop US soybean purchases signal strong export demand, supporting soybean and meal futures.