In Kenya, Milling Middle East & Africa reported that China’s soybean imports are projected to hit unprecedented levels in 2025, surpassing 110 million metric tons by year-end amid trade uncertainties and robust South American harvests.
Agricultural consultancy JCI, citing customs data, reported that cumulative imports in the first 11 months of the year already reached 103.79 million tons, representing a 6.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The surge is mainly driven by strong demand from China’s feed and livestock industries, which rely heavily on soybeans for protein meal, according to the report.
Brazil continues to dominate supply, accounting for nearly 85% of shipments in September, while Argentina contributed around 9%
Meanwhile, imports from the United States have begun to recover following a recent easing of trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, it added.
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Category: Food & Agriculture
