More than 70% of U.S. Soy Exports SSAP-Verified in 2025

U.S. Soybean Export Council releases third annual report on sustainability progress

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) announced the release of its third annual report on the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP), highlighting that 71% of all U.S. soy exports were shipped with an SSAP certificate verifying sustainable production practices in 2025.

Why it matters

The SSAP serves as a framework for sustainable soybean production, allowing global buyers to demonstrate their commitment to sourcing sustainable ingredients. This report underscores the U.S. soy industry's leadership in supporting sustainable nutrition security worldwide.

The details

The SSAP includes sustainability verification data, progress, and key directives. Report highlights include a 10% reduction in land use impact, 25% reduction in soil erosion, 10% reduction in energy use, and 5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as future sustainability goals. The number of products labeled with the Sustainable U.S. Soy or Fed with Sustainable U.S. Soy labels also increased to more than 1,200 across 22 countries, and over 207 companies globally have utilized transferable SSAP certificates.

  • The SSAP annual report was released on March 5, 2026.

The players

U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

A non-profit organization that promotes the use of U.S. soy products globally.

Jim Sutter

CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council.

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What they’re saying

“This year, we're happy to report that 71% of all U.S. Soy exports were shipped with an SSAP certificate verifying that the soybeans or soy products were produced in compliance with U.S. laws, regulation, production practices and audit processes outlined in the SSAP.”

— Jim Sutter, CEO, U.S. Soybean Export Council (americanagnetwork.com)

“U.S. soybean growers are committed to conservation practices that deliver high quality, reliable, sustainable soy products to customers across the world and we're proud of their agricultural leadership.”

— Jim Sutter, CEO, U.S. Soybean Export Council (americanagnetwork.com)

What’s next

The U.S. Soybean Export Council plans to continue promoting the SSAP and its sustainability goals to global customers and partners.

The takeaway

The U.S. soy industry is making significant strides in sustainable production practices, with over 70% of U.S. soy exports now SSAP-verified. This demonstrates the industry's commitment to supporting sustainable nutrition security worldwide.