China's 2018 soybean imports from U.S. hit lowest since 2008

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.

• Apr 20, 2022China's March soybean imports from U.S. fall from previous year-0.7%
• Nov 7, 2022China’s October soybean imports slide to lowest in eight years+0.3%
• Apr 4, 2018CPO to gain from China’s soybean import tariff | The Star+1.2%
• Dec 22, 2017China tightens import rules for U.S. soybeans+0.3%
• Sep 12, 2018China slashes 2018/19 soybean import forecast as U.S. trade war crimps buying-0.8%

After 224 past neutral trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (43% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.2%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Jan 17, 2023China’s December soybean imports jump-8.4%
• Aug 27, 2020China's soybean imports will keep increasing - Chinadaily.com.cn+3.7%
• Dec 8, 2025China Set for Record 2025 Soybean Imports on Brazil Buys, U.S. Trade Truce-1.5%
• Dec 22, 2017China tightens import rules for U.S. soybeans-0.5%
• Mar 13, 2026Chicago soybean futures hit their highest since mid-2024+2.3%