Summary - Members of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), which account for nearly all U.S. soybean processing, reported that they crushed 214.340 million bushels of soybeans in June. That total surpassed market forecasts and represented a 2.7% increase from May's 208.785 million bushels and a 15.7% rise from June 2025's 185.270 million bushels.
Data released by NOPA on Wednesday shows the daily processing rate recovered from an eight-month low in May to reach 7.145 million bushels per day in June, up from 6.735 million bushels per day in May. NOPA noted this June daily pace was the strongest since March.
The June figures included output from a new plant added at an existing NOPA member's soy processing site in Gilman, Illinois, the association said. NOPA members collectively represent nearly all of the soybean crushing capacity in the U.S., so their reported volumes are viewed as a comprehensive gauge of domestic processor activity.
Analysts cited in the report said processors had temporarily taken some crush plants offline starting in April for seasonal maintenance and repairs following several months of record or near-record throughput. Those pauses came after a sustained period in which firms worked at high utilization to capture favorable economics.
Strong crush margins and continued demand for soy products were identified as drivers prompting processors to maximize output where facilities remained in operation. The rebound in daily throughput in June indicates an operational recovery from the earlier maintenance-related slowdowns, with the new Gilman production contributing to the monthly total.
No additional forecasts, projections, or external context were provided in the NOPA release beyond the monthly volumes, daily rates, and the note regarding the Gilman facility and seasonal maintenance.
Key points
- June soybean crush totaled 214.340 million bushels, up 2.7% from May and 15.7% from June 2025 - impacts processors, oilseed supply chains, and soybean product markets.
- Daily crush rate rose to 7.145 million bushels per day, the strongest since March, reflecting a rebound in processing activity - relevant to commodity traders and manufacturers relying on soybean meal and oil.
- The June totals include production from a new plant at an existing NOPA member facility in Gilman, Illinois - affecting local processing capacity and monthly output figures.
Risks and uncertainties
- Seasonal maintenance and repairs have led to temporary plant shutdowns since April - this can continue to affect monthly throughput and near-term supply availability.
- Relying on a portion of capacity from a new plant at a single member facility introduces concentration risk in monthly totals - localized operational issues could materially change reported volumes.