Wedoany.com Report-Dec.26, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its weekly export sales report covering the week ending December 11, 2025. Net sales of U.S. soybean meal for the 2025/26 marketing year reached 616,000 metric tons during this period. This marked a substantial increase from the 275,000 metric tons recorded in the previous week.

The strong weekly performance reflects continued demand for U.S. soybean meal in international markets. Year-to-date shipments of soybean meal have risen 10% compared to the same period in the prior marketing year. The USDA maintains its full-year forecast for soybean meal exports, projecting a 5% increase for the entire 2025/26 marketing year.

In the soybean oil category, net sales since the start of December totaled 8,600 metric tons. This figure was higher than the 1,200 metric tons reported for the previous week but fell short of market expectations. Year-to-date export sales of soybean oil have decreased 57% compared to the corresponding period last year. The USDA's current full-year forecast anticipates a 64% decline in soybean oil export sales for 2025/26.

These results highlight contrasting trends between the two products. Soybean meal continues to show robust demand, supported by its use in animal feed and other applications globally. The weekly surge in sales contributed to the positive year-to-date growth and aligns with the USDA's optimistic full-year projection.

Soybean oil sales, however, remain under pressure. The lower volumes reflect adjustments in global supply and demand dynamics for edible oils. The year-to-date decline and the USDA's projected full-year reduction indicate a challenging environment for this product in the export market.

The USDA's weekly export sales data provide timely insights into U.S. agricultural trade performance. The figures are closely monitored by producers, traders, and analysts to assess market trends and potential impacts on prices and supply availability.

The latest report underscores the resilience of U.S. soybean meal exports amid varying conditions in the global marketplace. It also signals the need for continued monitoring of soybean oil demand patterns as the marketing year progresses.

Overall, the data point to steady progress in one segment of the U.S. soybean complex while highlighting ongoing challenges in another. These developments will influence future export projections and market strategies for the remainder of the 2025/26 marketing year.