CommoditiesMedium•22 October 2026•
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US Soybean Export Sales Surge to 2.84 Million Tons on Strong Chinese Demand
Key Facts
1U.S. soybean export sales reached 2.84 million metric tons for the week ended Oct. 15.
2China purchased 2.18 million tons of the total weekly sales, representing a sharp increase from the previous week.
U.S. soybean export sales reached 2.84 million metric tons for the week ended October 15, 2026. MarketScreener reported that export sales for the 2026/27 marketing year saw a massive jump compared to the 574,900 tons recorded in the previous week.
China purchased 2.18 million tons of the total weekly sales, representing a sharp increase that reflects robust demand from the world's largest importer. This surge in trade activity follows Chinese economic data released on October 19, 2026, which showed GDP growth of 4.5% year-over-year and a 1.1% rise in retail sales.