Soybean crush margin assessments

For soybean producers, crushers and traders worldwide, our crush margin assessments offer invaluable insights into the operational profitability of soybean crushing at pivotal global locations. Understanding these crush margins is essential for maximizing returns in the soybean industry.

In essence, crush margin assessments encapsulate the financial landscape of soybean processing. They represent the operational margin derived from crushing soybeans, factoring in input costs against revenue generated from soybean meal and soybean oil sales. Our assessments cover four key locations globally, ensuring comprehensive coverage for industry stakeholders.

China Crush Margin (CNY/mt)
For stakeholders engaged in China’s dynamic market, our crush margin assessment provides critical insights. Calculated with precision, it incorporates input costs such as soybean import taxes, local VAT charges and unloading port expenses. Meanwhile, revenue estimation leverages Dalian Exchange futures data, ensuring accuracy in assessing profitability.

Brazil Crush Margin ($/mt)
Brazil’s prominence in the soybean industry demands a tailored approach to crush margin assessment. Our methodology integrates APM-8 Soybean FOB Paranagua prices for input cost calculation, while revenue estimation leverages soy meal and soy oil price assessments, considering Brazil’s unique oil-to-meal ratio.

Argentina Crush Margin ($/mt)
Navigating Argentina’s soybean landscape requires a nuanced understanding of crush margins. Our assessment accounts for variable export taxes in input cost calculations, ensuring accuracy. Revenue estimation incorporates soy oil and soy meal assessments, adjusted for Argentina’s export tax and oil-to-meal ratio.

US Crush Margin ($/bu)
For stakeholders in the heart of soybean production, our US crush margin assessment offers indispensable insights. Input cost calculation leverages Chicago Board of Trade Soybean futures contracts, while revenue estimation considers soybean meal and soybean oil futures. With precise data on soybean weight and resulting by-products, our assessment empowers informed decision-making.

Armed with real-time crush margin data, stakeholders can optimize operational strategies, capitalizing on periods of high profitability and mitigating risks during downturns. Having access to reliable crush margin data enables effective risk management, allowing stakeholders to hedge against market volatility and protect profit margins.

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