China has not purchased any soybeans from U.S. farmers this year. What will happen to the crop?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 02 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Impact of Weather on Soybean Production: While abundant rains could lead to a bumper crop for U.S. farmers, the lack of purchases from China, the largest buyer of soybeans, diminishes the significance of this potential yield.
Trade Wars Consequences: The ongoing trade wars initiated by the Trump administration are expected to result in the U.S. losing soybean market share to South America, potentially on a permanent basis.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








