Market & Demand
Data Behind the Demand
After leaving the farm, soybeans are sold as whole soybeans or processed into meal, oil, and other products. Market data helps soybean farmers stay current on where demand is moving and how trends are shifting.
Meal & Oil
The 80/20 Split
Crushed soybeans yield roughly 80% meal and 20% oil, creating value across animal feed, food, fuel, and industrial markets.
Demand Snapshot
Growing in Global Demand
The data behind U.S. soybean demand shows steady, broad use across domestic and international markets.
38M+
Tons of Soybean Meal Consumed Per Year
26.8M+
Pounds of Soybean Oil Consumed Per Year
Source: American Soybean Association
#1
U.S. Agricultural Export
Source: United Soybean Board
90+
Countries Importing U.S. Soybeans
Source: United Soybean Board
Market View Database
Tracking Market & Demand Trends
Built on USDA data, the Market View Database gives farmers a reliable, regularly updated view of soybean demand across key markets. The featured dashboards below focus on where the crop goes after harvest: whole soybean exports, meal consumption, and oil consumption.
Whole Soybeans
Tracking Whole Soybean Exports Across Countries
Seeing where whole soybean exports are headed helps farmers identify which global markets are driving demand and how those markets are shifting.
Soybean Meal
Meal Consumption Across Animal Categories
Knowing where domestic meal demand concentrates by species gives farmers a clearer view of each species' account for soybean meal use.
Soybean Oil
Tracking Oil Consumption Across Markets
Tracking shifts between food and industrial oil use helps farmers see where demand for soybean oil is growing.
Soy Checkoff℠-Funded Programs
Working Together to Drive Demand
Checkoff programs work across markets, building steady demand for U.S. soybeans.
U.S. Soy℠
The industry-facing brand that builds preference for U.S. Soy with buyers and commercial partners.
Seed Oil Hub
The science-backed resource that delivers evidence about the role of soybean oil in human health.
Soy Biobased
The hub for exploring soy-based products used across commercial, industrial, and everyday applications.
U.S. Soy Center for Animal Nutrition & Health
The technical resource that supports U.S. Soy solutions for livestock and poultry.
Soy Connection
The hub that connects health professionals to the science of soy in nutrition and disease prevention.
Demand Shapes the Investment
Demand guides Soy Checkoff investments. Developing new markets and new demand for soybeans drives the strategy behind the research, partnerships, and promotion supported by the Soy Checkoff.