New Year Brings Mixed Soybean Prices: High Arrivals, Some Markets Soar, Others Lag

• Significant soybean arrivals were recorded across Maharashtra on January 1, 2026, marking the start of the new year with market fluctuations.
• Farmers experienced mixed satisfaction; some received good prices, while others were disappointed despite increased arrivals.
• Markets like Sangli (Avg 5250 rupees), Washim (Avg 5850 rupees), Khamgaon (Avg 5412 rupees), and Malkapur (Avg 5375 rupees) saw peak prices, bringing satisfaction to farmers.
• Other major markets like Nagpur (Avg 4775 rupees), Latur (Avg 4800 rupees), and Amravati (Avg 4500 rupees) recorded substantial arrivals but with average prices.
• The highest price recorded was 6050 rupees in Washim market for yellow soybeans, indicating strong demand in specific regions.

Why It Matters: Soybean market on Jan 1, 2026, showed high arrivals and fluctuating prices, leading to mixed farmer satisfaction.