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US soybean exports dip, rebound in sight

US soybean exports dip, rebound in sight


By Jamie Martin

As the 2024-2025 marketing year kicks off, U.S. soybean exports face a significant downturn due to the strong dollar and sluggish global economic growth, compounded by uncertainty in U.S. trade policy during an election year. This challenging environment has led to historically low sales figures as international buyers remain cautious.

A recent report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange suggests that early season sales figures might not accurately predict the marketing year's outcome. With a record soybean harvest anticipated this fall, lower prices could entice new buyers, potentially revitalizing the market.

Key factors that could positively influence U.S. soybean exports include a smaller South American harvest than expected, increased demand from the EU for soybeans grown on non-forested land, decreasing U.S. interest rates, and a resurgence in the Chinese economy sparking higher demand. These elements offer hope for a rebound in U.S. soybean export sales, aligning with historical trends where early setbacks did not necessarily dictate the season's results.

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