Identify the main activities/segments in a global value chain:

Stages in the Soybean Global Value Chain

	1.Retail and Consumption:
	o	Key Consumers:
	o	Human consumption: Soy is a primary protein source in vegan diets and processed foods.Retail and Consumption:
	o	Key Consumers:
	o	Human consumption: Soy is a primary protein source in vegan diets and processed foods.Distribution and Logistics:
	o	Key Activities:
	o	Exporting raw soybeans from producing countries to processing and consuming countries.o	Major Importers: China (largest soybean importer), the EU, and Southeast Asia.o	Major Markets: China, India, the U.S., and the EU.
Identify the main activities/segments in a global value chain:

Stages in the Soybean Global Value Chain

	1.Distribution and Logistics:
	o	Key Activities:
	o	Exporting raw soybeans from producing countries to processing and consuming countries.o	Major Importers: China (largest soybean importer), the EU, and Southeast Asia.Processing:
	o	Key Countries: The U.S., China, Brazil, and the EU are significant processors.o	Large volumes of soybeans are transported via ships, trucks, and railroads.Manufacturing (Intermediate Goods):
	o	Key Products:
	o	Soybean Oil: Used in cooking oil, biodiesel, and industrial applications.End-Use Industries:
	o	Consumer Goods:
	o	Food products (e.g., soy milk, tofu, soy protein isolates).Processing:
	o	Key Countries: The U.S., China, Brazil, and the EU are significant processors.o	Large volumes of soybeans are transported via ships, trucks, and railroads.Manufacturing (Intermediate Goods):
	o	Key Products:
	o	Soybean Oil: Used in cooking oil, biodiesel, and industrial applications.End-Use Industries:
	o	Consumer Goods:
	o	Food products (e.g., soy milk, tofu, soy protein isolates).Production (Farming):
	o	Key Countries: The United States, Brazil, and Argentina are the leading producers of soybeans.o	Activities:
	o	Cultivation of soybeans using advanced agricultural practices.o	Use of genetically modified seeds for higher yield and pest resistance.2.3.4.5.6.2.3.4.5.6.