China puts U.S. soy buying on hold as midwest rains hamper planting

After 803 past bearish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.7%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Mar 14, 2019Why U.S. growers are betting the farm on soybeans amid China trade war+1.9%
• Mar 22, 2019U.S. grains: Corn up on China buying, flood worries - Grainews-2.3%
• Sep 28, 2026Grains fall as traders seek China buying signs after tariff cuts-0.8%
• Mar 23, 2018As trade tensions mount, China soybean buyers devise contingency plans | The Western Producer+1.5%
• May 4, 2018Angst in farm belt after reports that China halted buying US soybeans-2.9%

After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Aug 16, 2018U.S. grains: Soy climbs as U.S., China plan to restart trade talks - Manitoba Co-operator-1.7%
• Mar 22, 2019U.S. grains: Corn up on China buying, flood worries - Grainews-1.9%
• Dec 14, 2018China Is Planning to Buy U.S. Corn as Soon as January - Bloomberg+0.5%
• Mar 10, 2023China props up U.S. corn, soy exports as other buyers stay quieter than usual+1.2%
• Oct 27, 2025U.S. grains: Soy hits four-month high on hopes for China trade deal - Manitoba Co-operator+1.4%

After 384 past bearish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Mar 14, 2019Why U.S. growers are betting the farm on soybeans amid China trade war+3.8%
• Sep 28, 2026Grains fall as traders seek China buying signs after tariff cuts-3.9%
• Mar 23, 2018As trade tensions mount, China soybean buyers devise contingency plans | The Western Producer+4.3%
• May 10, 2023Soybeans face pressure on US planting weather, tepid China demand+2.3%
• Aug 26, 2025$8 Soybeans? That's the Reality for Some Farmers as China Remains Absent From Buying - AgWeb-4.1%