China is expected to import about 25 million metric tons of soybeans from the United States during the US 2025/26 marketing year (Sept 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026), up from 22.6 million tons in the previous year, the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) predicted on Sunday.
Speaking ahead of the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo, which is set to open in Beijing next week, Jim Sutter, CEO of USSEC, said the projected increase represents a meaningful recovery for US soybean exports to China.
"The recent announcement regarding tariff reductions is a positive signal, and the US soybean industry looks forward to seeing those commitments translated into concrete policy measures," said Sutter. "Stability in the bilateral trade environment benefits both sides, and we are confident in the long-term direction."
China will remain one of the world's most important soybean markets over the long term, he added, citing strong demand from the feed and food industries and the country's push for high-quality development.
According to the US Department of Agriculture, China is expected to import 108 million metric tons of soybeans in the 2026/27 marketing year (Sept 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027), up 2 million metric tons from the previous year's projected level, reflecting continued growth in demand from the country's feed industry.
