Market reference update: Contract examples below may be historical. See the official exchange resources for current listings and terms.
Soybeans futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to take delivery, from the seller, a specific quantity of soybeans (eg. 5000 bushels) at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.
Soybeans Futures Exchanges
You can trade Soybeans futures at Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Tokyo Grain Exchange (TGE).
CBOT Soybeans futures prices are quoted in dollars and cents per bushel and are traded in lot sizes of 5000 bushels (136 metric tons).
TGE Soybeans futures are traded in units of 50 tonnes and contract prices are quoted in yen per metric ton.
Official futures market resources
Use the exchange pages for current contract specifications and margin information. Quotes may be delayed or require sign-in. Margin requirements vary by position and broker.
| Exchange & futures product | Market information | Margin information |
|---|---|---|
| CBOT Soybean | Quotes / market data Contract specifications | View margin information |
| Osaka Exchange Soybean | JPX quotes directory Contract specifications | View margin information |
For Japanese quotes, open the JPX directory and select the relevant OSE or TOCOM service.
Current Japanese product information is published by JPX for Osaka Exchange; older TOCOM/TGE references in the examples are historical.
Exchange references reviewed 2026-09-12. Educational examples and exchange names elsewhere in this article may be historical.
Soybeans Price Chart — CFD Reference
Capital.com Soybeans CFD reference price. This broker CFD (contract for difference) is a market reference, not a spot price or an exchange futures contract. Prices and quoting units may differ from the contracts described in this guide. Check the widget timestamp and market status; prices may be delayed.
Soybeans Futures Trading Basics
Consumers and producers of soybeans can manage soybeans price risk by purchasing and selling soybeans futures. Soybeans producers can employ a short hedge to lock in a selling price for the soybeans they produce while businesses that require soybeans can utilize a long hedge to secure a purchase price for the commodity they need.
Soybeans futures are also traded by speculators who assume the price risk that hedgers try to avoid in return for a chance to profit from favorable soybeans price movement. Speculators buy soybeans futures when they believe that soybeans prices will go up. Conversely, they will sell soybeans futures when they think that soybeans prices will fall.
Learn More About Soybeans Futures & Options Trading
- Buying Soybeans Futures to Profit from a Rise in Soybeans Prices
- Selling Soybeans Futures to Profit from a Fall in Soybeans Prices
- Soybeans Options Basics
- Soybeans Call Option Trading Basics
- Soybeans Put Option Trading Basics
- Hedging Against Rising Soybeans Prices with Soybeans Futures
- Hedging Against Falling Soybeans Prices with Soybeans Futures
