Soybean futures traded around $11.6 per bushel, staying below a near two-year high reached on March 12, pressured by weak demand for US supplies and stiff competition from South America. The US Department of Agriculture reported last week that weekly soybean export sales for the 2025/26 season fell to 353,300 tons, down 18% from the prior four-week average, signaling subdued overseas interest as cheaper Brazilian shipments continue to dominate global trade. Meanwhile, losses were limited as the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict looked in peril following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, pushing oil prices higher again, which supported biofuel-linked demand. Higher energy prices tend to boost demand for soybean oil, a key feedstock in biodiesel production. Elsewhere, markets remained focused on potential US–China trade talks, with hopes of stronger demand from China, the world’s largest soybean importer.

Soybeans rose to 1,165.57 USd/Bu on April 10, 2026, up 0.03% from the previous day. Over the past month, Soybeans's price has fallen 3.99%, but it is still 11.78% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Soybeans reached an all time high of 1794.75 in September of 2012. Soybeans - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 10 of 2026.

Soybeans rose to 1,165.57 USd/Bu on April 10, 2026, up 0.03% from the previous day. Over the past month, Soybeans's price has fallen 3.99%, but it is still 11.78% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Soybeans is expected to trade at 1185.84 USd/BU by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 1235.44 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,166.07 0.82 0.07% -3.95% 11.83% Apr/10
Wheat 571.29 -3.21 -0.56% -3.94% 2.80% Apr/10
Lumber 581.00 -8.00 -1.36% -2.02% 0.94% Apr/09
Cheese 1.64 0.0050 0.31% 3.67% -6.56% Apr/10
Palm Oil 4,588.00 -55.00 -1.18% 1.15% 8.88% Apr/10
Milk 17.07 0.03 0.18% 5.63% -0.87% Apr/10
Cocoa 3,218.67 56.67 1.79% -6.13% -62.01% Apr/10
Cotton 73.46 0.198 0.27% 12.72% 11.58% Apr/10
Rubber 205.70 -0.80 -0.39% 3.26% 21.36% Apr/10
Orange Juice 193.96 0.16 0.08% -2.60% -30.54% Apr/10
Coffee 292.74 -0.96 -0.33% 1.86% -18.69% Apr/10
Oat 334.27 1.7742 0.53% -8.54% -3.32% Apr/10
Wool 1,786.00 0 0% 1.08% 41.52% Apr/10
Rice 10.91 -0.1500 -1.36% -3.37% -19.25% Apr/10
Canola 705.82 -2.88 -0.41% -3.75% 7.02% Apr/10
Sugar 13.93 0.01 0.09% -2.22% -22.53% Apr/10
Tea 175.84 13.23 8.14% 17.53% 2.42% Apr/04
Corn 442.62 -1.3829 -0.31% -3.83% -9.72% Apr/10



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Corn Stocks 9.02 13.28 Billion Bushels Mar 2026
United States Soybean Stocks 2.10 3.29 Billion Bushels Mar 2026
United States Wheat Stocks 1.30 1.68 Billion Bushels Mar 2026

Soybeans
Soybeans are one of the most important agricultural commodities globally, widely used for food products, animal feed, and biofuels. As a result, soybean prices are closely followed due to their impact on food supply chains, livestock production, and global trade flows. Soybean futures are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and serve as a global benchmark for pricing. The market is dominated by major producers and exporters, including the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, which together account for the majority of global production and exports. On the demand side, China is by far the largest importer, followed by the European Union, Mexico, Japan, and Taiwan. Soybean prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments and are intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official benchmark prices. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its reliability, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1165.57 1165.25 1794.75 401.50 1977 - 2026 USd/BU Daily

News Stream
Soybeans Stay Below 2-Year High
Soybean futures traded around $11.6 per bushel, staying below a near two-year high reached on March 12, pressured by weak demand for US supplies and stiff competition from South America. The US Department of Agriculture reported last week that weekly soybean export sales for the 2025/26 season fell to 353,300 tons, down 18% from the prior four-week average, signaling subdued overseas interest as cheaper Brazilian shipments continue to dominate global trade. Meanwhile, losses were limited as the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict looked in peril following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, pushing oil prices higher again, which supported biofuel-linked demand. Higher energy prices tend to boost demand for soybean oil, a key feedstock in biodiesel production. Elsewhere, markets remained focused on potential US–China trade talks, with hopes of stronger demand from China, the world’s largest soybean importer.
2026-04-08
Soybeans Remain Subdued
Soybean futures hovered around $11.6 per bushel, staying below a near two-year high reached on March 12, pressured by weak demand for US supplies and intense competition from South America. The US Department of Agriculture reported last week that weekly soybean export sales for the 2025/26 season fell to 353,300 tons, down 18% from the prior four-week average, signaling subdued overseas interest as cheaper Brazilian shipments continue to dominate global trade. Still, losses were limited by higher crude oil prices amid escalating tensions involving US President Donald Trump and Iran, which supported biofuel-linked demand. Higher energy prices tend to boost demand for soybean oil, a key feedstock in biodiesel production, thereby indirectly supporting soybean prices. Meanwhile, markets remain focused on potential US-China trade talks, with investors watching for signs of stronger demand from China, the world’s largest soybean importer.
2026-04-06
Soybeans Rebounds After USDA Annual Report
Soybean futures rose past 11.7 dollars per bushel after USDA data confirmed a sharp reduction in inventories and shifts in planting intentions amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The USDA Grain Stocks report revealed that US soybean inventories plunged to 2.10 billion bushels in the first quarter of 2026 reflecting a substantial drawdown from 3.29 billion recorded previously as global supply chains faced the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This bullish momentum was partially offset by the Prospective Plantings report which showed US farmers intend to increase soybean acreage to 84.70 million acres for the 2026 season. While higher fertilizer and fuel costs from the five week war in the Persian Gulf make the oilseed relatively more attractive than corn, the market remains focused on the upcoming trade talks between President Trump and China.
2026-03-31