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China increases purchases of U.S. soybeans ahead of harvest
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has increased purchases of U.S. soybeans ahead of the American harvest, with orders amounting to around 1 million metric tons plus additional deals, marking almost half of the 25 million metric tons China committed to buy through 2028. This surge in demand comes amid tightening soybean supplies in Brazil and ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech, and 2 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 12 Sep 2026.
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Your agricultural supply chain will face stronger demand driven by Chinese buyers returning to the U.S. market amid tightened Brazilian supply. Lock in your supply contracts and align sales efforts to meet this surge before harvest.
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2 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 12 Sep 2026
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