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China Dominates Pork Market, Turns to Brazil for Soybeans

4/28/2025

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China reigns supreme in the global pork market, accounting for nearly half of the world's supply. In the midst of a trade war with the U.S., China is pivoting to Brazilian soybeans, with imports projected to soar past 30 million tons this quarter. As tariffs cripple U.S. agricultural exports, Brazil solidifies its status as China's primary supplier.

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China reigns supreme in the global pork market, accounting for nearly half of the world's supply. In the midst of a trade war with the U.S., China is pivoting to Brazilian soybeans, with imports projected to soar past 30 million tons this quarter. As tariffs cripple U.S. agricultural exports, Brazil solidifies its status as China's primary supplier.