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In China, the highest-cost reporting region, Decorticated Soybean Flour prices moved only close to 0.6% in Q3 2026, moving from about USD 665/MT in Q2 to near USD 661/MT in Q3, and it was steady soybean prices and balanced orders from bakery and meat alternative buyers that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average moved from just under USD 608/MT in Q2 to just above USD 604/MT in Q3, a change of roughly 0.7%. For Q4 2026, a global average of close to USD 574 to 634/MT is expected, with soybean prices, food grade crushing margins, and plant protein demand guiding the range.
Decorticated soybean flour is a fine powder milled from soybeans after the hulls are removed, and it can be full fat or defatted, with protein content of about forty to fifty percent. It is used in bakery and noodle products, meat alternatives, snacks, nutrition products, and as a protein supplement in food and feed, with bakery and plant protein foods taking the largest share of demand. Soybean prices, crushing margins, plant protein demand, and freight rates all feed into the price.
The balance of supply and demand for decorticated soybean flour through the end of 2026 leans stable. Soybean prices moved in a narrow band through the third quarter, and food grade crushers had enough volume to meet orders. Plant protein demand continues to grow, which limits the downside.
The main upside risk is a rise in soybean prices after a weaker crop that lifts prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is a large crop and weaker demand for plant protein foods, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 574 - 634 | Steady beans guide the range |
| United States | 580 - 642 | Abundant supply keeps Brazil lowest |
| Brazil | 534 - 590 | Local crushing holds a lower middle |
| China | 628 - 694 | Large crushing scale holds a middle level |
| India | 553 - 611 | Imported bean costs hold the top |
The United States Decorticated Soybean Flour prices averaged close to USD 611/MT in Q3 2026, little changed at near 0.7% from about USD 615/MT in Q2 2026. It was steady soybean prices that held the market in balance, with balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q3 2026 in United States?
Balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers and steady soybean prices pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Large soybean crushing capacity keeps American flour competitively priced. The United States average stayed at close to USD 611/MT.
The Brazil market held to an average of just under USD 562/MT in Q3 2026, a move of just roughly 0.5% against just above USD 565/MT in Q2 2026. What kept the range tight was balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers, while steady soybean prices offset the pull in the other direction.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q3 2026 in Brazil?
The Brazil market sat in a narrow band as Steady soybean prices and balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers cancelled each other out. Abundant soybean supply keeps Brazil the lowest priced source. The average for the quarter was just under USD 562/MT.
China Decorticated Soybean Flour prices averaged close to USD 661/MT in Q3 2026, little changed at near 0.6% from about USD 665/MT in Q2 2026. It was steady soybean prices that held the market in balance, with balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q3 2026 in China?
Balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers and steady soybean prices pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Imported beans and food grade processing costs keep Chinese flour above Brazilian levels. The China average stayed at close to USD 661/MT.
The India market held to an average of just under USD 582/MT in Q3 2026, a move of just roughly 0.5% against just above USD 585/MT in Q2 2026. What kept the range tight was balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers, while steady soybean prices offset the pull in the other direction.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q3 2026 in India?
The India market sat in a narrow band as Steady soybean prices and balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers cancelled each other out. Domestic crushers supply food grade flour, with prices following local soybean costs. The average for the quarter was just under USD 582/MT.
Decorticated Soybean Flour in the United States averaged close to USD 615/MT through Q2 2026, rising near 0.8% from about USD 610/MT the quarter before. It appears that tight availability of food grade beans set the tone, and higher freight costs on bagged cargo helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Buyers in the United States responded to Firm demand from infant and nutrition product makers, which might have been the reason that firmer soybean prices found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to close to USD 615/MT.
In Brazil, the Decorticated Soybean Flour price moved to just under USD 565/MT in Q2 2026, a rise of roughly 0.9% from just above USD 560/MT in Q1 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by higher freight costs on bagged cargo, and restocking by meat alternative producers met little resistance.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q2 2026 in Brazil?
Firmer soybean prices lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was steady orders from bakery ingredient makers. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Brazil price to just under USD 565/MT.
China Decorticated Soybean Flour prices averaged close to USD 665/MT in Q2 2026, little changed at near 0.8% from about USD 660/MT in Q1 2026. It was steady soybean prices that held the market in balance, with balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q2 2026 in China?
Balanced orders from bakery ingredient makers and steady soybean prices pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Imported beans and food grade processing costs keep Chinese flour above Brazilian levels. The China average stayed at close to USD 665/MT.
The India market for Decorticated Soybean Flour closed Q2 2026 on an average of just under USD 585/MT, a gain of roughly 0.9% on just above USD 580/MT in Q1 2026. What carried the move was firm demand from infant and nutrition product makers, while firmer soybean prices kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Decorticated Soybean Flour change in Q2 2026 in India?
Buyers in India responded to Tight availability of food grade beans, which might have been the reason that higher freight costs on bagged cargo found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to just under USD 585/MT.
Broadly speaking, the global Decorticated Soybean Flour average opened the window at about USD 623/MT in Q2 2025, moved to near USD 608/MT in Q3 and just under USD 598/MT in Q4, then firmed to just above USD 603/MT in Q1 2026, firmed to roughly USD 608/MT in Q2 and moved to close to USD 604/MT in Q3 2026, a net decline of about 3.0% over the window. Soybean prices, crushing margins, and plant protein demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 604 | -0.7% | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | 608 | +0.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 603 | +0.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 598 | -1.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 608 | -2.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Decorticated soybean flour prices eased through 2025 on ample soybean supply and then steadied in 2026. The global average eased from near USD 633/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 598/MT by Q4, a full-year decline of just above 5.5%.
Through 2025 the United States average slid from near USD 640/MT in Q1 to just under USD 605/MT in Q4, a drop of just above 5.5%. What shaped the year was steady soybean prices and balanced demand from bakery and meat alternative makers.
Brazil prices eased from roughly USD 590/MT in Q1 2025 to close to USD 555/MT by Q4, a decline of about 5.9%. It was ample soybean supply and steady export demand that shaped the year.
Through 2025 the China average slid from near USD 690/MT in Q1 to just under USD 655/MT in Q4, a drop of just above 5.1%. What shaped the year was steady imported bean costs and balanced demand from noodle and bakery makers.
Through 2025 the India average slid from near USD 610/MT in Q1 to just under USD 575/MT in Q4, a drop of just above 5.7%. What shaped the year was steady soybean prices and balanced demand from snack and nutrition product makers.
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Bakery and plant protein foods take the largest share. Decorticated soybean flour is also used in noodles, snacks, nutrition products, and as a protein supplement.
The Q3 2026 average was roughly USD 611/MT in the United States, close to USD 562/MT in Brazil, about USD 661/MT in China, and near USD 582/MT in India. China carried the highest cost, on imported bean and processing costs.
The global average moved only slightly from just under USD 608/MT in Q2 to just above USD 604/MT in Q3 2026, a move of roughly 0.7%. Steady soybean prices and balanced orders from bakery and meat alternative buyers kept prices in a narrow band.
Soybean prices moved only slightly, bakery ingredient makers kept orders steady, and crushers held offers. No supply disruption changed the pattern.
The global average is expected between close to USD 574 and USD 634/MT for Q4 2026. Soybean prices, crushing margins, and plant protein demand are expected to guide the range, with a stable bias.
China holds the premium on imported bean and processing costs, the United States holds a middle level, India holds a lower middle level, and Brazil prices lowest on abundant supply.
The report follows a monthly update cycle, and the Expert Market Research team can supply more frequent pricing on request.
Prices respond mainly to soybean prices, crushing margins, plant protein demand, and freight rates.
The United States, Brazil, China, India, and Argentina lead soybean processing, with food grade flour made by specialist millers in each region.
Buyers can use quarterly trends to time ingredient contracts, watch soybean prices as the lead signal, and confirm the fat and protein specification before fixing volume.
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