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The Hormuz closure is causing a transport shock across shipping, rail and barges, lifting grain freight to multi-year highs.

16 June4 min read

A weak dollar, La Niña risk and geopolitics are driving a broad commodity rally, with cotton and corn the exceptions.

30 January6 min read

A Canada-China deal cutting duties on canola, peas and seafood could let Canadian exporters raise prices and lift pulses.

19 January4 min read

New farm tariffs from the EU, US and Mexico aimed at Asian exporters, India above all, are straining the WTO system.

15 December 20256 min read

Indian marine exports rose 16% in H1 FY2025 despite US tariffs, as exporters sent 57% of their shrimp to other markets.

8 December 20255 min read

With the July 9 tariff deadline near, Vietnam secured a 20% US rate while India and the EU are still negotiating.

7 July 202512 min read

Talks in Geneva moved US-China trade forward, and a deal could reopen China's 105 mt soybean market to US farmers.

15 May 20256 min read

US soybean and corn farmers are losing about $100 an acre as China's tariffs shut their biggest market.

14 May 20256 min read

US tariffs of 145% and China's 125% reply have stalled US soybean and corn sales to China, shifting trade to Brazil and Argentina.

14 April 20256 min read
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Global Soybean Market: Origins, Trade Flows, and Price Drivers

China takes over 60% of soybean imports and Brazil leads supply, so prices track US-China ties and South American weather.

April 1, 2026

Brazil’s Rise: How a Silent Strategy Turned It Into an Agri-Export Superpower

Brazil now exports $160–180 bn of farm goods a year, close to the US, built on soybeans, corn, beef, sugar and Chinese demand.

December 11, 2025

US Tariffs: 5 Critical Ways Trade Wars are Devastating American Farmers’ Profits

US soybean and corn farmers are losing about $100 an acre as China's tariffs shut their biggest market.

May 14, 2025

US Elections and Global Grain Trade: Implications of Potential Policy Shifts

Both US presidential candidates lean protectionist, and Trump's proposed 60% tariff on China could reshape grain trade.

November 4, 2024

China steps up US soybean buying to meet 12 million tonne pledge

China is buying US soybeans to meet its 12 mt pledge despite a premium over Brazil, lifting prices above $10.60/bushel.

January 20, 2026

Brazil Set to Benefit from Global Trade Frictions Despite Domestic Pressures

RaboResearch expects Brazil's agribusiness to hold up in 2026 as trade fights send buyers to its soybeans, corn and meat.

January 14, 2026

Dry Weather in North America Lifts Grain Prices Despite Ample Supplies

Dry La Niña weather in the US and Canada lifted wheat, corn and soybeans about 2%, even with plenty of global supply.

January 12, 2026

Grains Complex Starts 2026 on a Firm Footing

Grains open 2026 higher, with wheat near $5.20/bushel, corn at $4.45 and soybeans firm on weather and acreage worries.

January 8, 2026

2026 Outlook: Why Soybeans Are Likely to Outperform Grains

Biofuel mandates in Indonesia and the US are lifting soybean demand beyond food, so oilseeds may beat grains in 2026.

January 2, 2026

Soybean Oil Capacity: Why Vietnam Is Emerging as a Key Regional Hub

Vietnam's soybean crushing is growing fast through the Bunge–Wilmar venture, making it a regional supplier of oil and meal.

December 29, 2025

Trade Outlook: India’s Calculated Approach to GM Crop Imports Amid US Deal Talks

India is resisting US demands to open up to GM soybeans and corn, and may allow GM soybean oil imports as a middle path.

November 24, 2025

Farmers Benefit from US-China Trade Talks and India’s Import Duty Decision

A US-China soybean deal lifted prices above $11/bushel as India restored its 30% yellow pea duty.

November 4, 2025

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