Soybeans fell to 1,159.50 USd/Bu on March 27, 2026, down 1.21% from the previous day. Over the past month, Soybeans's price has risen 0.83%, and is up 13.34% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Soybeans - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2026.

Soybean exports from the U.S. peaked in the marketing year 2020/21, at 61.66 million metric tons. Since then, exports have slowed, with 2025/26 forecast to reach 44.49 million metric tons.

Exports of Soybeans in the United States increased to 3274.92 USD Million in February from 2286.20 USD Million in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Exports of Soybeans.

The United States is a major producer of soybeans worldwide, with China importing the largest amount of U.S.-grown soybeans of any country as of 2024. In that year, China imported nearly ***** billion metric tons of soybeans from the United States. Soy foods Soybeans are naturally high in protein and hence a popular ingredient in vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Soy milk is a vegan and lactose-free alternative to cow’s milk, and soy sauce features heavily in East Asian cuisine. Tofu, tempeh, and miso are also all derived from soy. In the United States, the market value of soy food is expected to reach *** billion U.S. dollars by 2020, up from *** billion dollars in 2014. Soybean production in the United States The United States produces the highest volume of soybeans of any country, at around *** million metric tons in 2024/2025. In the previous year, the total value of U.S. soybean production amounted to about ** billion U.S. dollars. Within the United States, the states with the most soybean cultivation are located in the Midwest. Illinois topped the list with over ****million bushels of soybeans produced in 2024.

Imports of Soybean in China decreased to 2880694 USD Thousand in February from 4558077 USD Thousand in January of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Soybean.

This dataset shows the long-run projections (Soybean Trade) for the US agricultural sector to 2033 includes assumptions for the US and international macroeconomic conditions and projections for major commodities, farm income, and the US agricultural trade value. Values are from the publication United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Projections to 2033.

Brazil Exports: Soybeans: Soybean Meal data was reported at 578.538 USD mn in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 554.441 USD mn for Jun 2020. Brazil Exports: Soybeans: Soybean Meal data is updated monthly, averaging 244.394 USD mn from Jan 1990 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 367 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 918.203 USD mn in Jun 2014 and a record low of 42.400 USD mn in Mar 1999. Brazil Exports: Soybeans: Soybean Meal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Special Secretariat for Foreign Trade and International Affairs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.JAB: Exports: Principal Commodities: Value (Discontinued). Foreign Trade Secretariat started to adopt only international product classifications maintained by the UN. Both the Factor Aggregate and Product Group classification do not have a clear methodology, do not have national (IBGE) and international (UN) comparability and do not have revisions, preserving distortions in relation to the Harmonized System and changes in the Brazilian agenda. The related series had been reclassified to Economic Activity classification.

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In June 2025, soybean imports to China amounted to approximately *** billion U.S. dollars, decreasing by around *** percent compared to the same period of the previous year. Despite the seasonal fluctuation in soybean imports, China remains the largest soybean importer in the world. Global top market for soybeans As a major oilseed and protein meal product, soybean is very important in the Chinese diet. Traditional food uses of soybeans include soy milk, tofu, and tofu skin. Soybean imports to China have been increasing. In 2024, more than *** million metric tons of soybeans were imported to China, over ten times as much as the import volume in 2000. The global soybean import volume amounted to around *** million metric tons in 2023/24. In addition, China’s domestic soybean oil demand reached around **** million metric tons in 2023. Brazil – China's largest soybean supplier Soybean is Brazil’s main export commodity. In 2023, Brazil held the top rank as China’s largest soybean supplier with a market share of about ** percent. The United States and Argentina were also among the top three soybean supplying countries to China. In 2023, Brazilian soybean exports to China amounted to around ** billion U.S. dollars. Soybean production in Brazil was forecasted to amount to over *** million metric tons in 2024, and it was expected to exceed *** million tons by 2033. Additionally, the harvesting area of soybeans was forecasted to exceed **** million hectares by then.

Global Soybean Exports data, recent 23 years (traceable to Jan 31,2003), the unit is bu, latest value is 1635, updated at Dec 09,2025

Brazil Exports of soybeans, whether or not broken to China was US$34.51 Billion during 2025, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Brazil Exports of soybeans, whether or not broken to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2026.

Soybean exports from Brazil to China amounted to **** billion U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase of around ** percent in comparison to the previous year. China is by far the leading destination for Brazilian soybean exports, accounting for nearly ************** of the export value.

Brazil Exports: Volume: Soybeans: Soybean Meal data was reported at 1,740,821.839 kg th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,633,752.401 kg th for Jun 2020. Brazil Exports: Volume: Soybeans: Soybean Meal data is updated monthly, averaging 1,262,088.364 kg th from Jan 1990 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 367 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,336,822.426 kg th in Sep 2002 and a record low of 176,535.716 kg th in Feb 1997. Brazil Exports: Volume: Soybeans: Soybean Meal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Special Secretariat for Foreign Trade and International Affairs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.JAB: Exports: Principal Commodities: Volume (Discontinued). Foreign Trade Secretariat started to adopt only international product classifications maintained by the UN. Both the Factor Aggregate and Product Group classification do not have a clear methodology, do not have national (IBGE) and international (UN) comparability and do not have revisions, preserving distortions in relation to the Harmonized System and changes in the Brazilian agenda. The related series had been reclassified to Economic Activity classification.

This dataset shows the long-run projections (Soybean Trade) for the US agricultural sector to 2031 includes assumptions for the US and international macroeconomic conditions and projections for major commodities, farm income, and the US agricultural trade value. Values are from the publication United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Projections to 2032, October 2021.

The US Soybean Farming industry has navigated significant changes in the current period; for example, soybean prices determined the initial rise and recent decline in industry performance. These prices have been influenced by several key factors, including the growing demand for biofuels and mixed consumer perceptions regarding soy products. The demand for soybean oil in biofuel production has surged due to supportive policies like the Renewable Fuel Standard and rising crude oil prices, creating a lucrative market for soybean producers. However, subsequent drops in fertilizer and crude oil prices – along with record-high soybean production – have sharply dropped soybean prices, bringing revenue and profit down as farmers struggle to balance costs with lower incomes. Industry revenue has shrunk at a CAGR of 4.7% since 2021, with an anticipated increase of 3.2% in 2026, reaching an estimated $45.7 billion. Mounting challenges exist for US soybean exports, such as competitive pressures abroad and quickly evolving trade policy. Brazil’s increased soybean production and improved export infrastructure have strengthened its position as a major supplier – particularly to China, which is historically a major importer of American soybeans and is reducing its reliance on US soybean exports as a result. This compels American farmers to reassess their strategies to focus on market diversification and emphasizing quality and sustainability to remain competitive. Trade tensions throughout 2025 – such as those affecting key markets like the EU, Canada and China – have further complicated trade, impacting US farmers' access and pricing power in these vital markets. After three years of declines, global soybean prices are forecast to rise through the rest of 2026 as domestic supplies tighten and export markets are revitalized. Climate change’s potential impacts on crop yields through extreme weather and pest challenges, coupled with world supplies becoming more limited in the coming years, will push prices further upward alongside rising global demand. Subsidies will continue to play a central role in supporting farmers’ incomes amid these fluctuations, providing some stability to an otherwise highly volatile industry. Over the next five years, the industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.3%, with revenues estimated to reach $48.7 billion by the end of 2031.

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China Imports from Brazil of Soybeans, whether or not broken was US$36.46 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from Brazil of Soybeans, whether or not broken - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2026.

Exports of soybean from Brazil amounted to approximately **** billion U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase of around ** percent in comparison to the previous year. This is the highest figure reported in the decade. The South American country is the largest soybean exporter in the world. China is by far the leading destination for Brazilian soybean exports, accounting for nearly ************** of the export value.

Brazil Exports of soybeans, whether or not broken to Mexico was US$454.57 Million during 2025, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Brazil Exports of soybeans, whether or not broken to Mexico - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on February of 2026.