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China's Soybean Imports Surge; U.S. Market Share Plummets

8/11/2025

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China's soybean import strategy has taken a sharp turn, with projections soaring to 112 million tonnes, mainly sourced from Brazil. The U.S. market share has nosedived from 51% in 2009 to just 21% in 2024 amid ongoing trade tensions. As U.S. agribusinesses pivot towards Southeast Asia and renewable fuels, they grapple with the daunting task of reclaiming their former dominance.

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China's soybean import strategy has taken a sharp turn, with projections soaring to 112 million tonnes, mainly sourced from Brazil. The U.S. market share has nosedived from 51% in 2009 to just 21% in 2024 amid ongoing trade tensions. As U.S. agribusinesses pivot towards Southeast Asia and renewable fuels, they grapple with the daunting task of reclaiming their former dominance.