Market analysts reviewing soybean price forecast 2025 stress the importance of monitoring the South American harvest schedule. A delay in shipments could tilt CBOT prices toward bullish breakouts. 5 Food loss and waste account for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions; cost USD 1 trillion annually | UNFCCC . (2024). This increasing trend is complemented by expanding knowledge of the environmental footprint of animal agriculture, resulting in many consumers turning to more sustainable diet choices. May 2025, Bunge launched a new range of soy protein concentrates at IFFA last week in an effort to deliver top-quality plant-protein solutions to manufacturers of foods and beverages. These products will be manufactured in Bunge's new plant in Morristown, Indiana, the world's largest food-grade plant protein facility. This US$550 million investment highlights Bunge's strategy to fulfill growing global demand for plant-based proteins while improving sustainability and supply chain efficiency. Growing Industrial and Biofuel Applications Soybeans serve an essential function not only for our food chain but also for use in industrial applications, primarily in the fast-emerging field of biodiesel production. The rising application of government policies promoting the use of renewable energy and sustainable fuel sources has tremendously increased demand for soybean oil as an input for biofuel. In addition, the diversity of soy derivatives is becoming increasingly prominent, making their way into the production of biodegradable plastics and other eco-products. The commodity market’s sentiment toward soybean price forecast 2025 is being shaped by reduced Chinese stockpiling, potentially pushing U.S. exports higher. Analysts from JPMorgan see the possibility of a demand-led rally into the second half of the year.