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Global soybean demand may bounce back

Sep 04, 2024
By Farms.com

Current soybean export slump set for potential upturn

 

U.S. soybean export sales have notably decreased at the start of the 2024-2025 marketing year, primarily due to the impacts of a strong dollar and economic uncertainties linked to U.S. trade policy. This has resulted in one of the lowest sales starts in history for new-crop soybeans as global demand wanes.

Despite this bleak outset, CoBank's Knowledge Exchange report indicates potential for a turnaround. Historical data suggest that the pace of early season soybean export sales has little correlation with final marketing year figures.

Therefore, a rebound remains a strong possibility, especially with a record U.S. harvest expected this fall that could lead to competitive pricing and renewed interest among international buyers.

Factors poised to bolster U.S. soybean exports include anticipated declines in South American soybean yields, heightened EU interest in sustainably sourced soybeans, falling U.S. interest rates, and a potential economic rebound in China. These dynamics could collectively reinvigorate global demand for U.S. soybeans, offering optimism for export sales as the year progresses.


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