
Brazil's 2026/27 soybean planting reached 62% of the projected national area, about 31 million hectares, as of early November, according to analyst Vlamir Brandalize and Conab estimates. Planting is ahead of 2025 (50%) and the historical average (55%).
Forward sales of the new crop reached a record 73.6 million tonnes.
Fast planting in the ideal spring window supports an early harvest from January, which adds to global soybean and meal supply. Record forward sales show heavy commercial commitment, which can limit price upside if the crop develops normally.
After 788 past bearish report events, SOY moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.0% to +1.5%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 250 past neutral report events, SBM 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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