China imported 12.08 million tonnes of Brazilian soybeans in June, up 13.7 per cent from a year earlier, while volumes from the United States fell 20.6 per cent to 1.27 million tonnes, far off the pace implied by the purchasing deal agreed by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, according to figures released on Monday by China’s General Administration of Customs.Total arrivals of the oilseed reached 13.55 million tonnes, a record for the month, lifted by Brazilian supply and by the clearing of cargoes that had been delayed at Chinese ports.In June of last year, Brazil sent 10.62 million tonnes, and the United States 1.6 million tonnes.
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Brazil widens lead in China’s soybean market as US shipments fall despite Trump-Xi deal
In June, China's soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes, primarily driven by increased shipments from Brazil. Brazil supplied 12.08 million tonnes, a 13.7% rise year-on-year, while imports from the United States significantly declined by 20.6% to 1.27 million tonnes.
Igor PatrickSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-20 · 22:04 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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In June, China's soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes, primarily driven by increased shipments from Brazil. Brazil supplied 12.08 million tonnes, a 13.7% rise year-on-year, while imports from the United States significantly declined by 20.6% to 1.27 million tonnes. This drop in US soybean volumes falls short of the purchasing commitments made under the trade deal between Presidents Trump and Xi. The overall increase in arrivals was also attributed to the clearance of previously delayed cargoes at Chinese ports. These figures were released by China's General Administration of Customs.
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Total soybean arrivals in China in June reached a record 13.55 million tonnes.
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China imported 1.27 million tonnes of US soybeans in June, a 20.6% decrease year-on-year.
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China imported 12.08 million tonnes of Brazilian soybeans in June, a 13.7% increase year-on-year.
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US soybean shipments to China are falling short of the pace implied by the Trump-Xi deal.
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