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China's Soybean Imports Expected To Grow Despite Short-Term Disruptions By Francis C. Tuan, Cheng Fang, and Zhi Cao Outlook Report No. (OCS04J01) 14 pp, October 2004 Rapid demand growth for soybeans and soybean products has outstripped supply in China over the past two decades. Liberalization in production and trade policies has facilitated the country's booming soybean imports, though some recent policy changes have disrupted imports. Despite short-term disruptions, however, China's demand for soybean and soybean products continues to look strong and provides favorable opportunities for U.S. soybean exports. Keywords: Soybean demand, production, consumption, trade, China, soyoil, soymeal, policy changes, ERS, USDA In this report ... Chapters are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If you are having trouble printing the PDF document check Adobe's website for troubleshooting advice, or e-mail us for a free copy of the report. Entire Report, 351 kb. web administration: webadmin@ers.usda.gov page updated: November 1, 2004

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