{"id":890846,"date":"2026-04-13T09:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/890846\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:03:21","slug":"the-eu-remains-dependent-on-soy-imports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/890846\/","title":{"rendered":"The EU remains dependent on soy imports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img width=\"848\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CSF416522-963-jpg-848x565.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-single-post size-single-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Globally, more than 300 million tonnes of soybeans are produced each year. The bulk of soybean production (80%) takes place in Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Photo: Cor Salverius Fotografie\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>Globally, more than 300 million tonnes of soybeans are produced each year. The bulk of soybean production (80%) takes place in Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Photo: Cor Salverius Fotografie<\/p>\n<p>Soybean meal remains the cornerstone of poultry feed in the European Union due to its high protein content, digestibility, and competitive price. However, limited domestic production forces the EU to import the majority of its supply from overseas, raising concerns about sustainability and supply chain security. As pressures mount to find alternatives, both practical and political barriers slow the pace of change.  Soybean meal is a crucial component in carefully formulated poultry feeds. 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