China imported 4.02 million tons of soybeans in March, a volume 14.9% higher compared to the same month last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs, released this Tuesday (14). The significant increase is explained by the low comparison base, since the amount recorded in March 2025 was affected by the withdrawal of Chinese crushers from US soybeans and delays in the Brazilian harvest. The market projected a larger volume for last month, which was not achieved due to delays in Brazilian shipments, after an intensification of phytosanitary controls. In the accumulated first quarter, Chinese soybean imports totaled 16.58 million tons, a decrease of 3.1% compared to the 17.11 million tons of last year. The expectation is that imports will recover in the coming months, as more shipments from the US and the record harvest from Brazil arrive at Chinese ports.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.