China, the world’s top soybean importer, expects 2026-27 purchases to fall 7.6%
to 95.5 million tons and consumption to drop 6% as its pig herd shrinks,
reducing demand for feed and cooking oil. This contrasts with the USDA’s
forecast of 114 million tons. The decline follows Beijing’s efforts to cut pig
numbers and comes as US farmers aim to expand sales amid renewed trade talks
ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping.