Global Soybean Market Weekly Summary

• The global soybean market is navigating a complex supply environment, defined by record-level South American output, intensifying export competition, and weather-related uncertainty in Argentina that introduces risk to an otherwise well-supplied market.
• Brazil continues to dominate global soybean dynamics, with production for the 2025/26 season projected at 184,700,000 tons. Mato Grosso has completed approximately 89% of its harvest, and while localized weather disruptions in Bahia and elevated domestic freight costs are pressuring margins, their impact on the overall supply picture is limited. The scale of Brazilian output is exerting consistent downward pressure on international prices and reinforcing the country's commanding position in global export markets.
• The United States is expected to expand soybean acreage in 2026, pointing to a positive supply trajectory. However, U.S. export performance is being constrained by Brazil's peak export periods, which are drawing significant buyer attention away from American supplies. Biodiesel blending mandates are providing a measure of domestic demand support through soybean oil consumption, but the export sector continues to face structural headwinds against South American competition.
• Argentina presents a more uncertain picture. Adverse weather conditions in key producing provinces, including Santa Fe and Cordoba, are affecting critical crop development stages and introducing meaningful uncertainty around final yield outcomes. The implications extend beyond Argentina's borders, as any shortfall would have notable consequences for global soybean meal and oil availability. Buenos Aires province is faring comparatively better, but variability across growing regions keeps the overall production outlook fragile.

Global Sunflower Market Weekly Summary

• Argentina is driving a positive shift in the global sunflower market this season, with an upward revision to its production forecast reinforcing the country's position as a critical supplier to international vegetable oil buyers.
• The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has raised its sunflower seed production forecast for the 2025/26 season to 6,400,000 tons, an increase of 200,000 tons from prior estimates. Notably, this revision reflects an expansion in planted area rather than yield improvements. With 61.1% of the sunflower crop already harvested, field operations are progressing well, and Argentina anticipates that the larger harvest will support more consistent crush and export activity. This increased output is expected to provide vegetable oil buyers with greater diversification options and could exert meaningful influence on regional pricing.
• Complementing the sunflower outlook, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has maintained stable production forecasts for soybeans at 48,500,000 tons and corn at 57,000,000 tons. Corn harvest was 15.2% complete at the time of reporting, with the soybean harvest set to begin in April. These steady projections support farm logistics and operations alongside the stronger sunflower figures, and no material risks to this overall outlook have been identified.
• In a broader market context, the rise in sunflower production is expected to accelerate domestic processing and expand Argentina's export capacity. The country has already established robust trade flows toward Eastern European markets, emerging as a key alternative supplier as Black Sea region logistics remain constrained. This role is reinforcing Argentina's strategic importance to global sunflower oil supply stability.

Global Canola Market Weekly Summary

• Canada's canola market is displaying strong domestic supply, but export uncertainty and geopolitical pressures are tempering the outlook, while European import dynamics add further complexity to global trade flows.
• Statistics Canada reported February 2026 deliveries of 2,021,000 tons, a 25% increase over the prior year, with crushing volumes also trending upward. Despite this healthy supply picture, export demand remains a concern. The prospect of increased Chinese buying is uncertain, and this ambiguity continues to weigh on export prices. Geopolitical factors, particularly their effect on crude oil prices, are adding further volatility to canola valuations. May 2026 futures were trading at CAD 727.10 per ton, with market participants watching resistance at CAD 730.00 and support near CAD 799.60 per ton. Weak EU demand and elevated domestic supply remain the dominant themes in Canadian market sentiment.
• China continues to exert a significant influence on global canola dynamics. The reduction of import tariffs on Canadian canola in March 2026 generated positive sentiment and raised the prospect of stronger Canadian export volumes. However, actual import activity will need to follow through on that optimism for any sustained price support. China's structural reliance on canola imports makes its level of market engagement a key variable for global trade stability.
• In Europe, the rapeseed market is under notable pressure. EU rapeseed imports declined 39% year-on-year, straining regional supply availability. Ukraine's expected 16% reduction in rapeseed exports for 2026, compounded by newly imposed export duties, is further tightening the European oilseed supply landscape. These developments warrant close attention as they continue to reshape trade patterns across the region.

This episode reviews the global soybean market as of March 22, 2026.

• Argentina is a major focus, with its 2025-26 soybean production forecast holding at 48.5 million tons. Recent rainfall in Buenos Aires Province helped stabilize crop conditions ahead of harvest and supported pod filling, preserving expected yield potential rather than increasing output. That stability is especially important for domestic crushing, which is projected at 41 million tons, and for soybean meal exports, expected to reach 29 million tons.
• Brazil remains the largest supply driver in the episode. Its soybean harvest is progressing despite rain-related delays, with production estimated at 177.85 million tons. Domestic crushing is projected at 61.5 million tons, reflecting strong internal demand, while exports are expected to reach 111.5 million tons. Even with this enormous supply base, the report notes that concentrated harvest activity, elevated freight costs, and moisture issues in harvested beans could slow drying, processing, and port logistics.
• The episode also places these country developments in a broader global context. Early 2026 soybean exports reached 22.6 million tons, up 18 percent year over year, driven by strong shipments from the United States, Brazil, and Paraguay. China remained a key source of demand, importing 12.3 million tons during the first two months referenced in the report. This reinforces how heavily the market depends on reliable logistics across major exporting countries, especially when weather disruptions and infrastructure bottlenecks threaten the pace of trade.
• Overall, the episode presents a soybean market with ample production and solid demand, but one that is still vulnerable to operational friction. Large harvests in Brazil and stable output in Argentina are providing a strong supply foundation, yet transportation, drying capacity, and export execution remain critical to keeping the global market balanced.

This episode examines how the global sunflower market.

• A major focus is Bulgaria, where sunflower production has fallen sharply from roughly 2 million tons to 1.5 million tons. That decline has increased the country’s dependence on imports, especially from Argentina, to fill the supply gap. At the same time, elevated procurement prices are squeezing processor margins and contributing to partial shutdowns in crushing capacity, creating a more fragile and price-sensitive domestic market.
• The episode also highlights firming conditions in Ukraine. Sunflower seed prices have moved higher as farmer selling remains limited and processors compete more aggressively for available supplies. Even so, the outlook for the next planting season is more constructive, with acreage expected to rise by 5 to 20 percent. If that expansion materializes, Ukraine could improve supply later in the season and help ease pressure in global sunflower seed and oil markets.
• Argentina emerges as another key driver of the story. The country has posted a strong increase in sunflower seed exports, with February shipments rising sharply and a large share moving to Bulgaria. Production in 2026 is expected to remain robust, reinforcing Argentina’s role as a critical supplier to import-dependent markets, particularly in Europe.

This episode reviews the global canola market as of March 22, 2026.

• Canada remains the central driver of the discussion. Strong domestic crushing demand and favorable crush margins are supporting futures prices, with processors continuing to buy actively. Last season’s canola processing volume approached capacity, underscoring how important domestic demand has become to overall market strength. Looking ahead, projected acreage above 22 million acres in 2027 suggests supply could remain plentiful, which may limit further price gains even if demand stays firm.
• The episode also points to a mixed export outlook for Canadian canola. Demand for canola oil as a biofuel feedstock in the United States and relatively stable policy conditions offer some support. However, export performance has remained underwhelming, even with tariff concessions from China. That disconnect between improved trade policy and muted buying activity highlights lingering uncertainty around how much of Canada’s surplus can be absorbed abroad.
• Beyond Canada, the episode highlights how other regions are adapting. Ukraine is expanding its rapeseed oil sector through stronger processing and a greater emphasis on value-added exports, with the European Union remaining its largest destination. At the same time, the European rapeseed market is facing softer physical demand and shrinking premiums as processors shift toward other oilseeds, increasing rapeseed availability and pressuring prices. Futures there are still finding support from biodiesel demand and energy market trends.
• Overall, the episode presents a market shaped by competing forces: solid domestic crush economics, uncertain export follow-through, evolving processing strategies, and geopolitical risk. Canadian canola is benefiting from internal demand strength, but broader market direction will depend on how effectively exporters navigate trade friction, shifting processing patterns, and global oilseed competition.

This episode explores the current global palm oil market.

• A key development is Malaysia’s decision to raise its crude palm oil export duty to 9.5 percent for April 2026, up from 9 percent the previous month. The higher duty, tied to a base price of 3,135.19 ringgit per ton, could curb international buying interest by making exports more expensive. That may contribute to larger inventories and softer spot demand. At the same time, Malaysian palm oil futures remain supported by strong energy markets, a favorable biofuel outlook, and a weaker ringgit that improves export competitiveness.
• The episode also highlights mounting cost pressure from fertilizer markets. In Malaysia, fertilizers account for a large share of production costs, and supply chain disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East are pushing those costs higher. This creates a risk that growers reduce fertilizer use, which could weaken yields and squeeze margins. Even with these concerns, crude palm oil prices are expected to stay firm in the near term because of energy-related support and broader market uncertainty.
• In Indonesia, similar fertilizer cost increases are weighing on both large producers and smallholders, leading to discussion around using mixed organic and mineral fertilizer strategies to manage expenses. The episode also points to policy ambiguity as an added source of volatility, especially around export rules and the B50 biodiesel mandate. Despite these headwinds, Indonesia is still projected to raise palm oil production to 51.66 million metric tons by 2025, which could help ease some supply pressure if realized.
• Overall, the episode presents a market balancing supportive demand factors against growing production and policy risks. Because Malaysia and Indonesia play such a large role in global edible oil supply, any sustained disruption to fertilizer availability, production economics, or export policy could have broad consequences for international vegetable oil markets and price stability.

This episode reviews significant developments in the global palm oil market.

• Malaysia’s palm oil sector is experiencing notable volatility. In December 2025, stock levels are projected to increase by 3 percent month over month to 2.93 million tons, driven by slower export growth. At the same time, production has fallen 11 percent month over month to 1.72 million tons. However, cumulative output for the first eleven months of 2025 rose 3.4 percent year over year to 18.45 million tons. Rising inventories alongside solid production could place downward pressure on crude palm oil prices as 2026 approaches. Meanwhile, the sector is navigating a contrast between its growing role in carbon markets and persistent challenges in pricing competitiveness, logistics, and trade relations, especially with China and India.
• Indonesia is taking a strategic turn with the introduction of a B50 biodiesel mandate, aiming to raise the palm oil share in biodiesel to 50 percent by late 2026. This move is expected to boost domestic demand, although analysts warn it may disrupt the supply-demand balance. As one of the world’s leading palm oil producers, Indonesia’s policy shifts continue to shape global market pricing and sustainability standards.
• Cameroon is also advancing its role in the palm oil sector, with plans to increase crude palm oil production by 20,500 tons in 2026. Supported by a CFA51.7 billion investment from Standard Chartered Bank London, the country is developing new processing infrastructure to reduce reliance on imports and improve food security. Strategies include expanding plantation areas, enhancing yields among smallholder farmers, and improving logistics to address a structural supply deficit.

This episode provides a detailed overview of recent developments in the global canola and rapeseed markets.

• Bulgaria has experienced a notable rise in rapeseed cultivation, yielding 290,000 tons this season. However, this growth has not offset a shortfall in raw materials, prompting increased rapeseed imports. The emphasis on rapeseed has also led to stagnation in sunflower seed production, which has remained at 1.5 million tons for two consecutive years. As a result, Bulgaria has grown more reliant on sunflower seed imports from Romania and Moldova, affecting the local processing industry.
• Russia’s record oilseed harvest, particularly from the Rostov region and Krasnodar territory, is expected to bolster rapeseed oil and meal exports. Yet, sunflower oil prices have climbed by 15 to 20 percent over the past 18 months due to strong domestic and international demand. India remains the top importer of Russian sunflower oil, while emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia signal expanding demand. However, export capacity is constrained by infrastructure limitations at key southern ports like Novorossiysk.
• In Canada, canola production hit a record 21.8 million tons in 2025, despite a reduced cultivation area. Export volumes have declined, primarily due to reduced trade with China, affecting the country’s trade balance. Domestic price volatility and logistical challenges in grain transport are further influencing the market landscape.
• Australia’s canola exports dropped to 62,708 tons in October due to depleted stocks ahead of the new harvest. During this period, Japan played a key role as a major importer. Meanwhile, domestic processing has reached record levels, supported by strong international demand for rapeseed oil. Favorable agricultural conditions and market signals are fueling positive expectations for future production.

This week’s update provides a detailed look at the evolving landscape of the global sunflower oil market. 

• Russia is poised to become the leading exporter of sunflower oil, with forecasts indicating an increase from 4.2 million to 4.4 million tons for the 2025 season. However, domestic production faces setbacks. A shift by Don region farmers to local seed varieties has resulted in yield reductions of 20 to 30 percent. The Russian Grain Union has voiced concerns over the quality of these seeds, stressing the need for domestic breeding improvements to meet global standards.
• In Ukraine, sunflower oil exports are expected to decline from 4.7 million to 4.2 million tons due to a lower harvest, now projected at 10.5 million tons—a reduction of 1.5 million tons from earlier estimates. Oil production is also falling to 4.5 million tons. This shortfall has caused sunflower prices to rise, ranging from 28,429 to 28,500 Ukrainian hryvnia per ton. High demand and limited supply are driving intense competition among processors.
• Argentina maintains stable sunflower oil exports at 1.5 million tons, offering consistency amid broader market volatility. While not a top exporter by volume, Argentina’s reliable output plays a key role in global market stability.
• Turkey has significantly ramped up imports of Russian sunflower oil, reaching 82,600 tons in October valued at USD 108.7 million. This surge from previous years reflects deepening trade ties with Russia and reinforces Turkey’s strategic positioning in the sunflower oil market.