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Soybean Meal May '25 (ZMK25)

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Soybean Meal Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybean Close with Weakness on Tuesday

Soybeans slipped lower into the Tuesday close with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 cents lower at $9.80 3/4. Soymeal futures posted gains of $1.10 to $2.50 on Tuesday, with Soy Oil futures slipping back 25 to 39 points lower.

Commitment of Traders data from this afternoon showed managed money cutting back another 32,560 contracts from their net long position in the week ending on 12/16 to 147,778 contracts.

USDA’s second release of Export Sales data this week showed soybean sales in the week of December 11 at 2.396 MMT, in the middle of estimates of 1.8-2.9 MMT. That was a marketing year high, the largest in over a year, 68.3% larger than the same week last year. China was the buyer of 1.38 MMT in that week, with the total known sales to China at 6.2 MMT, including the daily sales from the last couple weeks.

Soy meal sales exceeded the trade range of estimates of 275,000-550,000 MT at 616,453 MT.... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean Meal
Contract Size
100 tons (2,000 pounds per ton)
Tick Size
10 cents per ton ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$100
Margin/Maintenance
$1,705/1,550
First Notice Date
04/30/25
Expiration Date
05/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Meal May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
273,736 (-9,772)
302,303 (-25,004)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
118,531 (-916)
104,319 (+11,061)
Producers - Long / Short
158,460 (-12,512)
284,156 (-26,062)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
104,397 (+411)
7,268 (-1,271)
Managed Money - Long / Short
71,488 (-12,457)
75,504 (+9,882)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
47,043 (+11,541)
28,815 (+1,179)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
285.4 unch
on 05/14/25
299.0 -4.55%
on 04/17/25
-11.7 (-3.94%)
since 04/14/25
3-Month
282.1 +1.17%
on 04/04/25
309.8 -7.88%
on 03/13/25
-18.6 (-6.12%)
since 02/14/25
52-Week
282.1 +1.17%
on 04/04/25
376.2 -24.14%
on 05/15/24
-86.5 (-23.26%)
since 05/14/24

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Soybean Close with Weakness on Tuesday

Soybeans slipped lower into the Tuesday close with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 cents lower at $9.80 3/4. Soymeal futures posted...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.7981 (-0.31%)
ZLH26 : 48.95 (+0.33%)
ZMH26 : 305.1 (+0.30%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSF26 : 1056-0 (+0.43%)
ZSH26 : 1068-4 (+0.45%)
Corn Holds onto Gains into Tuesday’s Close

Corn futures closed Tuesday with contracts fractionally to a penny higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/2 cent to $4.03. The markets will close early on Wednesday and remain...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.16%)
ZCH26 : 448-4 (+0.22%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0303 (+0.11%)
Wheat Sees Modest Strength on Tuesday

The wheat complex was mixed trade at the Tuesday close, with winter wheat contracts higher and spring wheat mixed. Chicago SRW futures were 1 to 2 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were up 6 to 7...

KEK26 : 543-2 (+0.60%)
KEH26 : 531-4 (+0.66%)
MWH26 : 5.7975 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 520-4 (+0.68%)
ZWK26 : 530-6 (+0.66%)
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Soybean Slipping Lower on Tuesday

Soybeans are easing back lower on Tuesday, with contracts down 1 to 2 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 2 3/4 cents lower at $9.80 1/4. Soymeal futures are showing gains of $2.50...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.7981 (-0.31%)
ZLH26 : 48.95 (+0.33%)
ZMH26 : 305.1 (+0.30%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSF26 : 1056-0 (+0.43%)
ZSH26 : 1068-4 (+0.45%)
Corn Trading on the Higher Side at Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are showing fractional gains across most contracts at the Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1/4 cents to $4.04. This morning’s USDA Export Sales update...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.16%)
ZCH26 : 448-4 (+0.22%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0303 (+0.11%)
Wheat Mixed at Midday

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade with winter wheat contracts higher and spring wheat lower the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are 1 to 2 cents higher at midday. KC HRW futures are up 5 to 7...

KEK26 : 543-2 (+0.60%)
KEH26 : 531-4 (+0.66%)
MWH26 : 5.7975 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 520-4 (+0.68%)
ZWK26 : 530-6 (+0.66%)
Corn Extending Gains to Tuesday Morning

Corn price action is fractionally to 2 cents higher so far on Tuesday AM trade. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts 2 to 3 ¼ cents in the green. Preliminary open interest was down 1,380 contracts...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.16%)
ZCH26 : 448-4 (+0.22%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0303 (+0.11%)
Soybeans Trading Early Tuesday Gains

Soybeans are showing strength on Tuesday, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents. Futures posted Monday gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents as bulls were in a jollier mood to start the holiday week. Preliminary open interest...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.7981 (-0.31%)
ZLH26 : 48.95 (+0.33%)
ZMH26 : 305.1 (+0.30%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSF26 : 1056-0 (+0.43%)
ZSH26 : 1068-4 (+0.45%)
Wheat Showing Steady Action on Tuesday Morning

Wheat is hovering near unchanged, with the three markets within a penny of 0. The wheat complex posted higher trade on Monday, with contracts seeing gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures...

KEK26 : 543-2 (+0.60%)
KEH26 : 531-4 (+0.66%)
MWH26 : 5.7975 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 520-4 (+0.68%)
ZWK26 : 530-6 (+0.66%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 285.4
2nd Resistance Point 285.4
1st Resistance Point 285.4
Last Price 285.4s
1st Support Level 285.4
2nd Support Level 285.4
3rd Support Level 285.4

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52-Week High 376.2
Fibonacci 61.8% 340.3
Fibonacci 50% 329.1
Fibonacci 38.2% 318.0
Last Price 285.4s
52-Week Low 282.1

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