China will import 12.547 million tons of soybeans in the first two months of 2026.

China imported 12.547 million tons of soybeans in the first two months of 2026 – January and February – a volume 7.8% lower than that recorded in the same period last year, according to data released by [source missing]. General Customs Administration (GACC) this Monday (16). Performance came in below the average of the last five years (13.657 million tons). The projection of DATAGRO Grains The forecast for Chinese soybean imports in 2026 is 116.0 million tons, compared to 111.7 million tons in the previous year. For the month of March, the consultancy estimates imports of 6 billion tons, an amount 71% higher than that recorded in 2025. China remains the main buyer of soybeans in the international market, reflecting the weight of its domestic demand for animal feed and food derived from the oilseed. In 2025, the Asian country acquired approximately 111.7 million tons of soybeans, according to the data from GACC analyzed by DATAGRO.

In this context, Brazil remains the world's largest exporter of soybeans., playing a central role in supplying the Chinese market. Of the total imported by China Almost 70% comes from Brazil. 

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This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.