Impact of Imported Organic Soybean Meal on U.S. Market

U.S. organic soybean acreage is expanding at an exceptional 18.1% compound annual growth rate, significantly outpacing conventional soybean growth and positioning the sector as one of the fastest-growing organic field crop segments. The U.S. imported 163,722 metric tons of soybean flour and meal valued at $1.1 million in January 2026 alone, with USMCA partners (Canada and Mexico) accounting for 111,868 MT, indicating strong regional trade integration. Import dependency from India has completely disappeared, with zero recorded soybean meal imports in 2026 compared to historical trade relationsh