Futures contracts of soybean extended gains on the CBOT due to a rise in imports from China. The US is the largest exporter of soybean in the world, while China is the largest importer. The shift in demand for soybean from Brazil to the US further supported prices. Brazilian traders are reluctant to sell soybean at the prevailing low prices. The most active November contract on the CBOT was at $9.4850 per bushel, up 0.3% from the previous close.