date:Apr 25, 2013
, soybean imports have already dropped more than 13 percent to 11.49 million tonnes in January-March from a year ago as port congestion in Brazil delayed shipments while demand slowed partly in response to a tainted chicken scandal.
Lower soybean stocks should typically translate into increased purchases, but that has not materialized.
There is no rush to buy, said a trading manager at Singapore-based international trader. In a normal situation it would have resulted in aggressive buying.
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