Soybean exports surge globally

Jul 18, 2024

Brazil and Argentina drive growth in global soybean exports

By Farms.com

Recent data from the USDA Oil Crops Outlook highlights a robust increase in the global soybean trade for the 2023/24 marketing year, thanks primarily to heightened exports from key South American nations.

The total trade is now forecasted at 175.1 million metric tons, with predictions set even higher at 180.2 million metric tons for the subsequent year.

Brazil, a leading soybean exporter, has its projections for 2023/24 set at 103.0 million metric tons, maintaining a steady output into 2024/25 with 105.0 million metric tons.

Argentina follows suit with an adjusted export figure of 5.6 million metric tons for 2023/24. These increases are in response to strong international demand, particularly from China, which has adjusted its import forecast up to 108.0 million metric tons for the current marketing year.

Concurrently, the U.S. soybean production outlook for 2024/25 shows a modest decline to 4.4 billion bushels, affecting ending stocks which are projected to decrease by 20 million bushels from the previous forecast. Despite this, the U.S. season-average price for soybeans is expected to decrease slightly to $11.10 per bushel.

These developments underscore a dynamic period in the global agricultural landscape, marked by significant shifts in production, export, and consumption patterns across major players in the soybean market. As these trends continue to unfold, they will undoubtedly influence strategic decisions within the agricultural sector worldwide.

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