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Soybean Futures Decline Amid Weak Demand

Analysis based on 36 articles · First reported Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Sentiment
-20
Attention
2
Articles
36
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

Soybean oil futures prices declined due to weak demand signals and ample supply expectations. The market is closely watching export sales and weather conditions for further direction.

Agriculture Commodity Trading
Event Summary

Soybean oil futures experienced a week of losses, with prices declining 1 to 14 cents across various contracts. The national average cash price fell from $11.49 to $11.28 3/4. Weakness was driven by disappointing export sales, particularly for soybean meal, and ongoing auctions of imported soybeans by China's Sinograin. USDA export sales data showed old crop soybean sales at 302,260 MT, a 5-week high, but new crop sales were a 3-week low. Soybean oil sales fell short of expectations. Weather forecasts indicated beneficial rains across key US growing regions, potentially easing crop stress. Brazilian export estimates were revised down slightly, while crush estimates were increased. StoneX Group Inc. released an initial 2026 US soybean crop estimate of 53 bushels per acre.

Key Actions
67 China purchased soybeans
53 United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported export sales
50 Sinograin sold soybeans
50 United States — National Agricultural Statistics Service reported crop progress
48 United States — United States Department of Agriculture expected China to honor China
40 United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported private export sale Philippines
33 ANEC estimated exports Brazil
30 Egypt purchased soybeans
30 Japan purchased soybeans
30 Mexico purchased soybeans
30 Abiove estimated crush Brazil
30 StoneX Group Inc. released estimate
30 Thomson Reuters — Reuters conducted survey
20 United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted rains
Entities Involved
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Soybean oil
Soybean oil futures declined throughout the week, with prices down 1 to 14 cents. The commodity is the central focus, with prices pressured by weak export demand and favorable weather forecasts.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -30.0
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China
China was a major buyer of new crop soybeans but also auctioned imported stocks, signaling sufficient supply. Its demand patterns are crucial for global soybean prices.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -20.0
govactor
United States — United States Department of Agriculture
USDA released weekly export sales data and crop progress reports, which influenced market sentiment. Their data showed mixed demand and stable crop conditions.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
priv
Sinograin
Sinograin held multiple auctions of imported soybeans, selling significant volumes. These auctions indicate ample supply in China, potentially reducing import demand.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -10.0
cnt
Brazil
Brazil's export estimates were revised down slightly, but crush estimates were increased. These adjustments affect global supply expectations.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -10.0
ngo
ANEC
ANEC estimated Brazilian soybean exports for July at 12.5 MMT, down from prior estimates but slightly above last year.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
ngo
Abiove
Abiove raised its 2026 Brazilian soybean crush estimate and export forecast, while lowering stock projections.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
govactor
United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA forecasts indicated beneficial rains across key growing regions, which could improve crop conditions and pressure prices.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
stock
StoneX Group Inc.
StoneX Group Inc. released an initial 2026 US soybean crop estimate of 53 bushels per acre, which may influence supply expectations.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
cnt
Japan
Japan bought 58,900 MT of old crop soybeans, contributing to the weekly export sales.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Egypt
Egypt purchased 62,700 MT of old crop soybeans, a notable buyer in the weekly export sales report.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
cnt
Mexico
Mexico purchased 309,300 MT of new crop soybeans, a significant buyer in the export sales data.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Thomson Reuters — Reuters
Thomson Reuters — Reuters provided analyst estimates for export sales, which were used as benchmarks for market expectations.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Soybean oil related ↔ China
Soybean oil related ↔ United States — United States Department of Agriculture
Soybean oil related ↔ Brazil
Soybean oil related ↔ United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Soybean oil related ↔ Japan
China related ↔ United States — United States Department of Agriculture
China related ↔ Brazil
China related ↔ United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
China rivals ↔ Japan China views Japan as a strategic rival, actively challenging its stance on Taiwan and territorial claims. China has impo
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ Brazil
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ ANEC
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ StoneX Group Inc.
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ Japan
Brazil related ↔ ANEC
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