The global beans market is experiencing a period of transition as we approach mid-2025. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights a 9% increase in net sales of U.S. soybeans for the 2024/25 marketing year, totalling 307,900 tons. Key buyers include Mexico, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, while the 2025/26 forward sales are modest at 15,000 tons, mainly to Costa Rica. However, weekly U.S. export volumes have slumped to the lowest point this year, down 42% from the previous week and 43% below the four-week average. This suggests that while demand remains robust in some regions, logistical or seasonal factors are slowing actual shipments.
Meanwhile, price movements for a variety of beans—mung, kidney, adzuki, and fava—across major origins such as China, Brazil, and the UK reveal a market in flux, with some varieties seeing minor upticks and others slight declines. Weather conditions in key growing regions, especially the U.S. Midwest and China, are poised to play a decisive role in the weeks ahead, potentially impacting yields and further influencing market sentiment. As traders navigate these cross-currents, the outlook remains cautious yet opportunistic for those attuned to shifting supply and demand fundamentals.
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📈 Prices
Product | Origin | Type | Purity | Organic | Location | FOB Price (USD/kg) | Prev. Price | Weekly Change | Update Date |
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Mung beans | CN | organic | 99.5% | Yes | Beijing | 1.45 | 1.47 | -0.02 | 2025-05-27 |
Mung beans | CN | 3.8 mm up | 99.5% | No | Beijing | 1.37 | 1.38 | -0.01 | 2025-05-27 |
Kidney beans | CN | small, black, organic | 99.5% | Yes | Beijing | 1.52 | 1.50 | +0.02 | 2025-05-27 |
Kidney beans | CN | Large, white, organic | 99.5% | Yes | Beijing | 3.41 | 3.39 | +0.02 | 2025-05-27 |
Kidney beans | BR | dark red | No | Brasília | 1.45 | 1.47 | -0.02 | 2025-05-23 | |
Fava Beans | GB | sortex, small | No | London | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 | 2025-05-23 |
Market sentiment: Mixed, with slight downward pressure on some varieties and marginal gains in others. Export slowdowns are weighing on prices, but certain organic and speciality beans are holding firm or rising.
🌍 Supply & Demand
- U.S. Soybean Net Sales (2024/25): 307,900 tons, up 9% week-on-week. Major buyers: Mexico (134,100t), Taiwan (26,700t), Indonesia (24,200t), Malaysia (20,300t).
- U.S. Soybean Net Sales (2025/26): 15,000 tons, mainly to Costa Rica.
- Weekly U.S. Exports: 250,800 tons (lowest this year), down 42% from last week and 43% below the 4-week average. Key destinations: Mexico, Egypt, Indonesia, Taiwan, Colombia.
- China: Remains a dominant importer but has not featured prominently in the latest U.S. sales data, possibly due to ample domestic stocks or alternative sourcing.
- Speculative Positioning: Managed money remains cautious amid export slowdowns and weather uncertainty.
📊 Fundamentals
- Global Production: The U.S. and Brazil remain top producers. Brazil’s 2024/25 crop is expected to be robust, but logistical bottlenecks persist.
- Stocks: U.S. ending stocks are forecast to remain comfortable but could tighten if export pace recovers. Chinese reserves are stable but are being monitored closely.
- Comparative Data: The last report indicated stronger export momentum and slightly higher prices for both mung and kidney beans. The current slowdown marks a notable shift.
🌦️ Weather Outlook
- U.S. Midwest: Recent reports indicate above-average rainfall and moderate temperatures, supporting crop development but raising concerns about excessive soil moisture in some areas.
- China (Northeast): Weather has been generally favourable, but localised dry spells could impact yield potential if they persist into June.
- Brazil: Harvest is wrapping up under mostly dry conditions, aiding logistics but potentially stressing late-planted beans.
Weather impact: Overall supportive for crop yields, but continued monitoring is advised as regional variability could influence final output.
🌐 Global Production & Stocks
Country | 2024/25 Production (est. mln tons) | 2024/25 Ending Stocks (mln tons) | Role |
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U.S. | ~112 | ~10 | Top exporter |
Brazil | ~155 | ~34 | Top producer/exporter |
China | ~20 | ~30 | Top importer/reserves |
Argentina | ~50 | ~6 | Exporter |
📆 Trading Outlook & Recommendations
- Monitor U.S. export pace closely; a sustained slowdown could pressure prices further.
- Watch for weather developments in the U.S. Midwest and China—any shift could quickly alter yield projections and price direction.
- Organic and speciality beans (e.g., large white kidney, organic mung) are showing relative price strength; consider these for premium market opportunities.
- Importers may find short-term buying opportunities as prices soften on weaker exports, but should hedge against potential weather-driven volatility.
- Producers should remain alert to currency fluctuations and logistical updates, especially in Brazil and China.
🔮 3-Day Regional Price Forecast
Product | Origin | Current Price (USD/kg) | 3-Day Forecast |
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Mung beans (organic) | CN | 1.45 | 1.43 – 1.46 |
Mung beans (3.8mm up) | CN | 1.37 | 1.36 – 1.39 |
Kidney beans (small, black, organic) | CN | 1.52 | 1.51 – 1.54 |
Kidney beans (dark red) | BR | 1.45 | 1.44 – 1.47 |
Fava Beans | GB | 1.19 | 1.18 – 1.21 |