CBOT Soybean Futures Decline as Market Eyes Global Supply and China Demand Uncertainty

Summary：CBOT soybean futures edged lower as China’s demand remains uncertain and global supply is abundant, pressuring prices.

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean futures edged slightly lower on Wednesday. Analysts indicated that market focus shifted from the Iranian conflict, which once boosted prices, to the ample global food supply situation.

Uncertainty about further Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans is limiting prices. Many market participants believe that amid a bumper harvest in Brazil, China is unlikely to increase its purchases of U.S. soybeans.

Specifically, CBOT May soybean contract (SK26) fell by 1 cent, closing at $11.69-1/2 per bushel; May soybean oil contract (BOK26) rose by 0.77 cents, closing at 63.59 cents per pound; May soybean meal contract (SMK26) dropped by $4.80, closing at $309.90 per short ton.

Corn futures also declined, mainly dragged down by the weakness in wheat futures. Analysts noted that the Iranian conflict has gradually become a secondary concern for some commodity traders. Nonetheless, U.S. corn export sales remain robust, and U.S. prices remain the most competitive among major exporting countries.

May corn contract (CK26) fell 2-3/4 cents, closing at $4.43-3/4 per bushel.

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Created date:2026-03-05 06:48

Last Updated:2026-03-05 14:08

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