
US soybean futures rose between 9.5 and 16 cents on Friday after the USDA reported new private export sales. The USDA reported sales of 134,000 MT to China, 120,000 MT to Vietnam and 100,000 MT to unknown destinations, all for 2026/27, and the January contract gained 37.75 cents on the week.
New US soybean sales to China and Vietnam point to firm export demand for the new crop, which supports US soybean and soybean meal prices. Buyers should note that the rally reflects a US benchmark that has not fully passed through to Argentine local prices.
After 698 past bullish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.9%), and +0.7% over 20.
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