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Soybean Futures Near 3-Year High on Strong Chinese Demand – News and Statistics

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Soybean Futures Near 3-Year High on Strong Chinese Demand – News and Statistics

Sep 18, 2026

Soybean futures traded above $13.1 per bushel, hovering near their highest level in almost three years, according to Trading Economics. The firm reported that prices are being supported by stronger Chinese demand for US supplies and expectations of additional purchases ahead of high-level talks between the United States and China.

China has already moved past the halfway point of its commitment to buy 25 million metric tons of US soybeans, the source stated. Recent US export sales have remained firm, confirmed at about 1.7 million metric tons, with Chinese demand accounting for the bulk of that activity.

The purchases are taking place before a planned meeting next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the source, the upcoming talks are raising hopes for progress on agricultural trade and the possibility of lower tariffs on US farm goods.

Attention is also fixed on the US harvest, where heavy rains across the Midwest have slowed fieldwork in some areas. The source noted that this could offer near-term support to prices.

Brazil’s 2026/27 crop is likewise in focus as planting begins. Forecasts point to another record harvest, though the source indicated that growth is expected to be modest.

Interactive table based on the Store Companies dataset for this report.


# Company Headquarters Focus Scale Note
1 Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Chicago, Illinois Global agribusiness & processing Global Major soybean processor & trader
2 Bunge Global St. Louis, Missouri Agribusiness, food, processing Global Leading global oilseed processor
3 Cargill, Incorporated Wayzata, Minnesota Agricultural commodity trading & processing Global Major soybean supply chain operator
4 CHS Inc. Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Farmer-owned cooperative, processing National Major soybean processing & marketing co-op
5 AGCO Corporation Duluth, Georgia Agricultural equipment manufacturer Global Equipment for soybean production
6 Andersons Inc, The Maumee, Ohio Grain merchandising & ethanol Regional Grain & plant nutrient company
7 Scoular Omaha, Nebraska Grain merchandising & logistics National Agricultural supply chain company
8 Land O’Lakes, Inc. Arden Hills, Minnesota Agricultural supply cooperative National Member-owned co-op with grain business
9 Gavilon Group, LLC Omaha, Nebraska Grain merchandising & logistics Global Integrated global commodity firm
10 Perdue AgriBusiness Salisbury, Maryland Grain & oilseed processing Regional Part of Perdue Farms
11 Zeeland Farm Services Zeeland, Michigan Grain merchandising & processing Regional Agricultural processing & logistics
12 Cerestar USA (Cargill subsidiary) Hammond, Indiana Starch & sweetener production National Processes soybeans among other crops
13 AG Processing Inc (AGP) Omaha, Nebraska Soybean processing cooperative National Farmer-owned soybean processor
14 Pacificor, LLC Fresno, California Agricultural commodity trading Regional Grain & feed ingredient merchandiser
15 United Soybean Board Chesterfield, Missouri Soybean farmer checkoff program National Market development organization
16 American Natural Processors Red Wing, Minnesota Organic oilseed processing National Specialty organic soybean processor
17 Clarkson Grain Company Cerro Gordo, Illinois Identity-preserved grain production Regional Specialty soybean handler
18 SmithBucklin (USB admin) Chicago, Illinois Association management National Administers United Soybean Board
19 Consolidated Grain and Barge St. Louis, Missouri Grain merchandising & logistics Regional Mississippi River basin focus
20 Midwest Agri-Commodities Omaha, Nebraska Grain merchandising Regional Merchandiser of soybeans & grains
21 Farmers Cooperative Company Farnhamville, Iowa Grain handling & agronomy Regional Iowa-based agricultural cooperative
22 Prairie Farms (grain division) Carlinville, Illinois Grain handling & dairy Regional Agricultural cooperative
23 Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy Council Bluffs, Iowa Ethanol & soybean oil production Regional Processes soybeans for oil
24 Illinois Soybean Association Bloomington, Illinois Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization
25 Iowa Soybean Association Ankeny, Iowa Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization
26 Indiana Soybean Alliance Indianapolis, Indiana Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization
27 Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Mankato, Minnesota Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization
28 Ohio Soybean Council Worthington, Ohio Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization
29 North Dakota Soybean Council Bismarck, North Dakota Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization
30 Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Jefferson City, Missouri Soybean farmer promotion State State checkoff organization

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Report Scope and Analytical Framing

    1. Report Description
    2. Research Methodology and the Analytical Framework
    3. Data-Driven Decisions for Your Business
    4. Glossary and Product-Specific Terms

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    Concise View of Market Direction

    1. Key Findings
    2. Market Trends
    3. Strategic Implications
    4. Key Risks and Watchpoints

  3. 3. DOMESTIC MARKET SIZE AND DEVELOPMENT PATH

    Market Size, Growth and Scenario Framing

    1. Market Size: Historical Data (2012-2025) and Forecast (2026-2035)
    2. Growth Outlook and Market Development Path to 2035
    3. Growth Driver Decomposition
    4. Scenario Framework and Sensitivities

  4. 4. CATEGORY SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND BOUNDARIES

    Commercial and Technical Scope

    1. What Is Included and How the Market Is Defined
    2. Market Inclusion Criteria
    3. Product / Category Definition
    4. Exclusions and Boundaries
    5. Distinction From Adjacent Products and Substitute Categories

  5. 5. CATEGORY STRUCTURE, SEGMENTATION AND PRODUCT MATRIX

    How the Market Splits Into Decision-Relevant Buckets

    1. By Product Type / Configuration
    2. By Application / End Use
    3. By Customer / Buyer Type
    4. By Channel / Business Model / Technology Platform
    5. Segment Attractiveness Matrix
    6. Product Matrix and Segment Growth Logic

  6. 6. DOMESTIC DEMAND, CUSTOMER AND BUYER ARCHITECTURE

    Where Demand Comes From and How It Behaves

    1. Consumption / Demand: Historical Data (2012-2025) and Forecast (2026-2035)
    2. Demand by End-Use and Buyer Group
    3. Demand by Customer / Consumer Segment
    4. Purchase Criteria, Switching Logic and Adoption Barriers
    5. Replacement, Replenishment and Installed-Base Dynamics
    6. Future Demand Outlook

  7. 7. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION, SUPPLY AND VALUE CHAIN

    Supply Footprint and Value Capture

    1. Production in the Country
    2. Domestic Manufacturing Footprint
    3. Capacity, Bottlenecks and Supply Risks
    4. Value Chain Logic and Margin Pools
    5. Distribution and Route-to-Market Structure

  8. 8. IMPORTS, EXPORTS AND SOURCING STRUCTURE

    Trade Flows and External Dependence

    1. Exports
    2. Imports
    3. Trade Balance
    4. Import Dependence
    5. Sourcing Risks and Resilience

  9. 9. PRICING, PROMOTION AND COMMERCIAL MODEL

    Price Formation and Revenue Logic

    1. Domestic Price Levels and Corridors
    2. Pricing by Segment / Specification / Channel
    3. Cost Drivers and Margin Logic
    4. Promotion, Discounting and Procurement Patterns
    5. Revenue Quality and Commercial Levers

  10. 10. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND PORTFOLIO POWER

    Who Wins and Why

    1. Market Structure and Concentration
    2. Competitive Archetypes
    3. Segment-by-Segment Competitive Intensity
    4. Portfolio Breadth and Product Positioning
    5. Capability Matrix
    6. Strategic Moves, Partnerships and Expansion Signals

  11. 11. DOMESTIC MARKET STRUCTURE AND CHANNEL LOGIC

    How the Domestic Market Works

    1. Core Demand Centers
    2. Local Production and Distribution Roles
    3. Channel Structure
    4. Buyer and Procurement Architecture
    5. Regional Imbalances Within the Country

  12. 12. GROWTH PLAYBOOK AND MARKET ENTRY

    Commercial Entry and Scaling Priorities

    1. Where to Play
    2. How to Win
    3. Distributor / Partner / Direct Entry Options
    4. Capability Thresholds
    5. Entry Risks and Mitigation

  13. 13. WHERE TO PLAY NEXT: MOST ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

    Where the Best Expansion Logic Sits

    1. Most Attractive Product Niches
    2. Most Attractive Customer Segments
    3. White Spaces and Unsaturated Opportunities
    4. High-Margin and Underpenetrated Pockets
    5. Most Promising Product Adjacencies

  14. 14. PROFILES OF MAJOR COMPANIES

    Leading Players and Strategic Archetypes

    1. Leading Manufacturers and Suppliers
    2. Production Footprint and Capacities
    3. Product Portfolio and Segment Focus
    4. Pricing Positioning and Indicative Price Logic
    5. Channel / Distribution Strength
    6. Strategic Archetypes

  15. 15. METHODOLOGY, SOURCES AND DISCLAIMER

    How the Report Was Built

    1. Modeling Logic
    2. Source Register
    3. Publications, Regulatory and Industry References
    4. Analytical Notes
    5. Disclaimer

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

Major soybean processor & trader

Bunge Global

Leading global oilseed processor

Cargill, Incorporated

Major soybean supply chain operator

CHS Inc.

Major soybean processing & marketing co-op

AGCO Corporation

Equipment for soybean production

Andersons Inc, The

Grain & plant nutrient company

Scoular

Agricultural supply chain company

Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Member-owned co-op with grain business

Gavilon Group, LLC

Integrated global commodity firm

Perdue AgriBusiness

Part of Perdue Farms

Zeeland Farm Services

Agricultural processing & logistics

Cerestar USA (Cargill subsidiary)

Processes soybeans among other crops

AG Processing Inc (AGP)

Farmer-owned soybean processor

Pacificor, LLC

Grain & feed ingredient merchandiser

United Soybean Board

Market development organization

American Natural Processors

Specialty organic soybean processor

Clarkson Grain Company

Specialty soybean handler

SmithBucklin (USB admin)

Administers United Soybean Board

Consolidated Grain and Barge

Mississippi River basin focus

Midwest Agri-Commodities

Merchandiser of soybeans & grains

Farmers Cooperative Company

Iowa-based agricultural cooperative

Prairie Farms (grain division)

Agricultural cooperative

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy

Processes soybeans for oil

Illinois Soybean Association

State checkoff organization

Iowa Soybean Association

State checkoff organization

Indiana Soybean Alliance

State checkoff organization

Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council

State checkoff organization

Ohio Soybean Council

State checkoff organization

North Dakota Soybean Council

State checkoff organization

Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council

State checkoff organization

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