“弱现实”vs“强预期”！市场人士：豆粕价格或延续偏强态势

Core Viewpoint - Recent fluctuations in domestic soybean meal futures prices have been significant, with the 2601 contract dropping from 3190 yuan/ton to 3030 yuan/ton due to market expectations of potential U.S. soybean purchases by China, followed by a stabilization around 3040 yuan/ton [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The current soybean meal market is characterized by a "weak reality, strong expectation" scenario, where domestic supply and demand are loose, but there are expectations of a supply gap in the fourth quarter [1] - Brazilian soybean price differentials have increased, raising import costs for China by approximately 40 yuan/ton, leading to a re-evaluation of soybean meal pricing [2] - China's soybean imports from the U.S. increased by 31.2% year-on-year from January to July, indicating proactive stocking by oil mills in anticipation of potential shortages [2] Group 2: Supply and Demand - Domestic soybean meal supply remains generally sufficient, with high import volumes and oil mill operating rates, but there is still a projected supply gap in the fourth quarter [2][3] - Current spot prices for soybean meal are stable around 3000 yuan/ton, with effective basis adjustments mitigating futures price volatility [3] - The market is closely monitoring U.S. soybean yield and potential procurement agreements between China and the U.S., as these factors directly influence global soybean supply [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - If the U.S. soybean cannot enter the Chinese market, the fourth quarter procurement gap could support soybean meal futures prices, particularly for later contracts [3] - The soybean meal market has not experienced a significant bull market due to abundant production, but global trade tensions have led to relatively strong performance within the agricultural sector [4] - Strategies suggest taking long positions on soybean meal at lower prices, while recommending arbitrage operations between soybean meal and other meal types due to differing supply dynamics [4]