
A Trase and Imaflora report found about 2.6 million hectares of soybean plantations in the Brazilian Amazon and Cerrado sit on unregistered land. Two-thirds of crops from the municipalities with the most unregistered farms are exported, mainly to China and the EU.
ADM, Bunge, Cargill and Amaggi are named as major exporters from these areas.
Heightened scrutiny of unregistered Brazilian soy could push buyers to demand traceable supply, potentially shifting flows and adding a modest premium or discount for Brazilian beans.
After 563 past neutral report events, Soybeans moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and -0.1% over 20.
After 250 past neutral report events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
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