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Where are Soybeans Grown in the U.S.?

Most soybean crops in the U.S. are grown in the Midwestern states, notably Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

What are the Uses of Soybeans?

The majority of soybeans are processed in crushing facilities to create high-protein animal feed, which is why the demand for soybeans is closely tied to the livestock and poultry industry domestically and abroad. Vegetable oil is a by-product and is used for food and industrial uses. Bunge processes soybeans in our nine oilseed crush facilities and six grain mills in the U.S.

How are U.S. Soybeans Transported?

Trucks are used to move soybeans from the growing regions to crushing facilities in the U.S. Exports, which make up about 45 percent of production, are delivered to ports primarily by barge and rail through the Mississippi Gulf and the Pacific Northwest. Bunge exports soybeans grown in the U.S. mainly to Central America, South America and Asia, through our port facilities in Destrehan, Louisiana and Longview, Washington.

What are the Export Markets for U.S. Soybeans?

The top destination for U.S. soybeans is China, followed by Mexico, Indonesia, Japan and the Netherlands, with these five countries accounting for 82 percent of all U.S. soybean exports. Demand for protein is growing in the Asia-Pacific region due to rising incomes, expanding populations and consumers switching to high-protein diets.