Soybeans are generally packed in bags made of fibres (jute or cotton) or plastic. Bag packaging is little used in developed countries but it is widespread in developing countries because it is economical and well adapted to local grain-transport and marketing conditions. The type of bag determines the height of the stacks. Generally, the bags are stacked on wooden platform called pallets, in order to prevent direct contact of bags with the floor, Figure 16. The free space between the top layer of the stacks and the top of the storehouse should be at least 1 metre. Sometimes, small-farmers keep small quantities of soybeans in sealed containers for self-consumption.

 Figure 16. Pallets of soybean packed in bags.