Argentine oilseed workers were in their third day of striking over the wage increase offered by employers, with union representatives saying they were willing to negotiate but had seen no progress. With plant workers absent, grain trucks queued outside facilities, while activity at port terminals was halted, particularly in the industrial corridor near Rosario.
The strike is disrupting grain intake, soybean processing and port operations, potentially delaying exports and tightening near-term availability of Argentine soy products. This can support meal and oil prices while the stoppage lasts.
After 167 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.9%), and -1.2% over 20.
After 85 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (64% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.7%), and +3.1% over 20.
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