China’s Jan-Feb Soybean Imports From U.S. Slump
In China, Reuters reported that China’s soybean imports from the U.S. plunged in the first two months of 2026 from a year earlier as most shipments, following a late October trade truce, have yet to arrive.
The world’s largest soybean importer brought in 1.49 million metric tons of the oilseed from the U.S. in January and February, down 83.7% from 9.13 million tons a year earlier, Reuters reported, citing recent customs data.
Trade tensions had delayed Chinese purchases of the U.S. autumn soybean harvest until late October; state buyers have taken around 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans since then, the report added.
Soybean imports from Brazil rose 82.7% from a year earlier to 6.56 million metric tons in January and February, as private buyers, who avoided U.S. soybeans due to high tariffs, increased purchases of Brazilian supplies, the report added.
Category: Food & Agriculture
