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China’s soybean imports advanced strongly in April, surpassing March by a wide margin and raising international market attention for upcoming shipments from Brazil and the United States, while operators monitor possible trade signals involving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
China’s soybean imports reached 8.48 million tons in April, more than double March’s volume and 40% above the same month last year. The volume was below forecasts.
Soybean imports accelerate in April
In March, arrivals totaled 4.02 million metric tons. The increase occurred despite higher expectations for shipments from the United States and Brazil.
Last year, soybean imports reached a monthly average of 9.3 million metric tons. For April to June, analysts expect arrivals above 10 million tons per month.
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US and Brazil drive expectations
The projection considers more shipments from the US and Brazil’s record harvest at Chinese ports. Shipments are monitored by operators attentive to trade decisions.
The summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, is on the market’s radar. The meeting could provide clues about future Chinese soybean purchases from the US.
Cumulative total remains above last year
From January to April, soybean arrivals to the world’s largest buyer totaled 25.2 million tons. In the same period last year, the volume was 23.19 million tons.
The data shows that soybean imports continue above the pace recorded in 2025. April’s performance reinforces the increase in purchases, despite falling short of forecasts.
Meat also appears in the data
China imported 507,000 tons of meat in April. Year-to-date, purchases reached 2.1 million tons, a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Meanwhile, soybean imports remain the focus of operators. Attention remains on expected arrivals for the coming months and on signals regarding Chinese purchases from the United States.
