Soybean prices in Brazil are increasing due to internal demand for bran and oil, with producers receiving a higher payment for February and March 2023 shipments to the United States. However, concerns about the climate, particularly rainfall, in southern states of Brazil could impact future production. Chinese purchases of soybeans from both the US and Brazil for January and March 2023 respectively are noted. The potential for a window mismatch and strong pressure on CFR prices in Brazil is raised, while export commitments have increased by 4% compared to last year. Factors such as the possibility of increased COVID-19 cases in China, higher interest rates by certain banks to combat inflation, and the status of soybean planting in Argentina are also impacting the market.