Argentine VISEC soybeans attract premiums of up to $10 per tonne

Argentine soybeans meeting buyers’ traceability requirements are attracting premiums of 8–10 per tonne, according to market reports citing Safras Latam. The first Soja VISEC trades on A3 Mercados on 29 October 2026 also recorded a $10-per-tonne premium over standard Rosario soybeans.

What is behind the soybean premium?

Argentine processors are seeking soybeans with the traceability documentation needed to supply markets subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This demand is supporting higher offers for eligible supplies.

The premium depends on the buyer, documentation and delivery terms. Registration in VISEC alone does not guarantee an additional $10 per tonne on every sale.

How does Soja VISEC trading work?

A3 Mercados introduced the Soja VISEC delivery condition in late October. Participants can trade the price difference between standard Soja Cámara and Soja VISEC for the same contract month, creating a visible market reference for the premium.

VISEC supports traceability through production-unit checks and records of soybean movements through the supply chain. Its implementation guide requires production units and storage or processing sites to be enabled before deliveries can be recorded in the system.

What does it mean for traders and processors?

For soybean traders, the reported premium provides another reference when comparing bids and offers. Contracts need to specify the documentation required, delivery conditions and how the premium will be paid.

For crushers and other processors supplying buyers with traceability requirements, procurement planning needs to account for eligible soybean availability and the cost of securing it.

For farmers, a $10-per-tonne premium would add $10,000 to the gross proceeds of a 1,000-tonne sale. The net benefit depends on any additional costs involved in meeting the buyer’s requirements.

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