Brazil widens lead in China’s soybean market as US shipments fall despite Trump-Xi deal
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In June, China imported a record 13.55 million tonnes of soybeans, with Brazilian shipments rising 13.7% to 12.08 million tonnes while US shipments fell 20.6% to 1.27 million tonnes. The data, released by China's General Administration of Customs, shows US soybean exports to China remain significantly below levels expected under a trade deal between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The trend highlights Brazil's growing dominance in the Chinese soybean market.
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US-China trade deal appears ineffective
Total soybean imports by China in June reached 13.55 million tonnes, a record for that month.
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US soybean shipments to China are significantly below levels implied by a purchasing deal between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Opinion- US-China trade deal appears ineffective
- Brazil benefits as alternative supplier
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Loaded language removedChina 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.
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US soybean shipments to China are significantly below levels implied by a purchasing deal between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
OpinionChina imported 12.08 million tonnes of Brazilian soybeans in June, up 13.7% from a year earlier.
South China Morning PostChina imported 1.27 million tonnes of US soybeans in June, a decrease of 20.6% from a year earlier.
South China Morning PostTotal soybean imports by China in June reached 13.55 million tonnes, a record for that month.
South China Morning PostThe figures were released on Monday by China’s General Administration of Customs.
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