In 2025/26, the world consumption of soybeans will reach a record 430 million tons.

The rising demand for meat and feed proteins is stimulating the soybean market. According to the International Grains Council (IGC), global soybean consumption is expected to reach a record 430 million tons in 2025/26, reports the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants in Germany (UFOP). The increase in consumption is driven by the growing demand for meat and, consequently, high-protein animal feed, particularly in the rapidly developing food production sector of Asia. Despite good harvests, the supply of soybeans on the global market remains limited, and consumption is growing faster than production, which for the first time in several years has led to a reduction in stocks. IGC experts forecast global soybean production at 428 million tons, including: Global soybean trade remains dynamic, with a volume of 187 million tons, which will exceed last year's ...