- Brazil: Projected to harvest its second-largest soybean crop despite weather challenges. Production estimate lowered to 149.71 million tons due to yield issues in Rio Grande Do Sul, while regions like Mato Grosso anticipate better yields.
- United States: Higher initial stocks provide a strong start, but soybean processing is down due to high prices and low biofuel demand. Sowing progress is ahead of the five-year average, though slightly behind last year's pace.
- China: Soybean imports fell 11.6% year-over-year in May, with subsidized imports from Brazil countering logistical issues. Reduction aligns with China's push for agricultural self-sufficiency and deforestation-free sourcing.
- Paraguay: Positive forecast for 2023/24, with production potentially exceeding 10 million tons. Despite drought losses in some areas, favorable pricing in Asunción supports active commercialization.
- Global Trends: Weather conditions, production forecasts, processing rates, and policy shifts are shaping the international soybean market, influencing prices and future planting strategies.
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