Broadly stable
Canada Soybean Oil Production moved from 335.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 329.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−1.7%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 381.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 308.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
What Canada Soybean Oil Production shows
Canada Soybean Oil Production was 329.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 5.5% on 2022. The Canada Soybean Oil Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's soybean oil manufacturing performance and the development of its edible oil processing industry between 2015 and 2023.
A 19.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2021) is 73.47 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +13.3% in 2022.
Ranks 15 of 34 countries covered
Among the 34 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 15 for 2023, behind China (17,815 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (12,227 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.6% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Canada Soybean Oil Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 329.9 | −5.5% |
| 2022 | 349.2 | +13.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 308.2 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 318.8 | −11.5% |
| 2019 | 360.3 | −5.6% |
| 2018Peak | 381.6 | +12% |
| 2017 | 340.6 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | 345.6 | +3% |
| 2015 | 335.5 | — |
Regional context
How Canada compares in America
Soybean Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Canada is highlighted.
1U.S.12,227
2Brazil10,891
3Argentina5,276
4Mexico993.8
5Canada329.9
6Colombia117.5
7Chile9.80
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Soybean Oil Production — – Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of soybean processing and edible oil manufacturing and is used to assess agricultural processing capacity, oilseed utilization, and the performance of the vegetable oil industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of soybean oil extracted from soybeans through mechanical pressing and solvent extraction processes. It covers crude and refined soybean oil produced for human consumption, food manufacturing, industrial applications, and export. The figures represent domestic production compiled from official agricultural and food processing statistics and standardized by the FAO to ensure international comparability across countries and years.
The data excludes soybean cultivation and production, soybean meal, biodiesel production, other vegetable oils (such as palm, sunflower, rapeseed, or olive oil), soy-based food products, imports and exports of soybean oil, and stock changes. It also excludes informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics and losses occurring during storage, transportation, or distribution after production.
About this indicator
Soybean Oil Production — – Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of soybean processing and edible oil manufacturing and is used to assess agricultural processing capacity, oilseed utilization, and the performance of the vegetable oil industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating oilseed processing capacity, soybean utilization, agricultural productivity, supply chain efficiency, and the overall performance of Canada's edible oil sector. Based on the validated data, Canada recorded moderate fluctuations in soybean oil production during the study period, reflecting changes in soybean processing activity, raw material availability, and market demand. Production increased from 335.50 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 345.60 thousand tonnes in 2016, before easing to 340.65 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output then climbed significantly to 381.63 thousand tonnes in 2018, the highest level during the period, followed by a decline to 360.26 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production continued to decrease to 318.79 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 308.16 thousand tonnes in 2021, marking the lowest output of the study period. The industry recovered in 2022, with production rising to 349.22 thousand tonnes, before moderating slightly to 329.86 thousand tonnes in 2023. Overall, the dataset highlights a production pattern characterized by periodic fluctuations rather than sustained long-term growth, illustrating the responsiveness of Canada's soybean oil industry to agricultural and processing dynamics. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, edible oil manufacturing performance, and value addition within Canada's soybean processing sector. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking against other major soybean oil-producing countries, and evaluation of long-term industry developments. Policymakers, soybean processors, edible oil manufacturers, agricultural producers, exporters, investors, market analysts, and researchers can use the dataset to assess production performance, monitor industry trends, forecast future soybean oil output, identify investment opportunities, strengthen supply chain resilience, improve processing efficiency, and support evidence-based strategies for sustainable growth across Canada's edible oil and soybean value chain.
- Indicator
- Soybean Oil Production
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- America
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canada Soybean Oil Production?
Definition – Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of soybean processing and edible oil manufacturing and is used to assess agricultural processing capacity, oilseed utilization, and the performance of the vegetable oil industry. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What was Canada Soybean Oil Production in 2023?
Canada Soybean Oil Production was 329.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 5.5% on 2022.
How has Canada Soybean Oil Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Canada Soybean Oil Production moved from 335.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 329.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−1.7%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 381.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 308.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Canada Soybean Oil Production?
The highest value was 381.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 308.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
What does the Canada Soybean Oil Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of soybean oil extracted from soybeans through mechanical pressing and solvent extraction processes. It covers crude and refined soybean oil produced for human consumption, food manufacturing, industrial applications, and export. The figures represent domestic production compiled from official agricultural and food processing statistics and standardized by the FAO to ensure international comparability across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes soybean cultivation and production, soybean meal, biodiesel production, other vegetable oils (such as palm, sunflower, rapeseed, or olive oil), soy-based food products, imports and exports of soybean oil, and stock changes. It also excludes informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics and losses occurring during storage, transportation, or distribution after production.
Where does the Canada Soybean Oil Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&pickerSort=asc&Food=Soybean+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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