China remains the main market for Brazilian soybeans with great potential for cooperation

China continues to be the main export destination for Brazilian soybeans, absorbing 70-80% of the country’s total supply, and has significant potential for further cooperation. Mauricio Buffon, president of the Brazilian Soybean Producers Association (Aprosoja Brasil), told the Global Times in an interview. According to him, Brazilian soybeans are competitive due to their high quality, productivity and minimal environmental impact compared to other producing countries. In April 2025, China signed contracts to purchase at least 2.4 million tons of Brazilian soybeans, which is almost a third of the country’s average monthly soybean imports. The increase in demand, according to Buffon, was expected due to increased consumption in China. Brazil offers the best price-quality ratio for the huge Chinese market, which strengthens the trade partnership between the two countries. Despite the recent Sino-US agreement to eliminate or suspend tariffs, Brazilian soybean exporters are not ...