Soybean Futures Climb to Fresh 15-Month High

2025-10-30 12:43 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Soybean futures rose to $10.90 per bushel, their highest level since July 2024, amid optimism over a rebound in Chinese demand.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday that China, the world’s largest soybean importer, has agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons of American soybeans through January, and 25 million tons annually over the next three years as part of a broader trade agreement with Beijing.

Bessent also noted that several Southeast Asian nations have committed to buying an additional 19 million tons of US soybeans, though no specific timeline was provided.

US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in South Korea and agreed to extend their temporary trade truce for another year, including related measures on US shipping.

The prospect of greater US exports to China could pressure Brazilian soybean prices, as China accounted for over 77% of Brazil’s soybean exports between January and September 2025.



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