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Chile 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.

Chile Soybean Oil ProductionThousand Tonnes · 2015–2023

30201002015: 15.702016: 17.602017: 14.902018: 21.60Peak2019: 13.702020: 15.102021: 15.802022: 10.402023: 9.80Trough20152017201920212023
Source: Our World in DataLast updated: July 2026

What Chile Soybean Oil Production shows

Chile Soybean Oil Production was 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 5.8% on 2022. The Chile 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.

Trend

Falling to a series low

Chile Soybean Oil Production moved from 15.70 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−37.6%), an average of −5.7% a year. The series high was 21.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.

Volatility

A 54.6% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 11.80 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +45% in 2018.

Structure

Ranks 28 of 34 countries covered

Among the 34 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 28 for 2023, behind China (17,815 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (12,227 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.

Full series

Chile Soybean Oil Production by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.

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Chile Soybean Oil Production, 2015–2023, Thousand Tonnes.
YearThousand TonnesChange vs prior year
2023 Trough9.80 −5.8%
2022 10.40 −34.2%
2021 15.80 +4.6%
2020 15.10 +10.2%
2019 13.70 −36.6%
2018Peak 21.60 +45%
2017 14.90 −15.3%
2016 17.60 +12.1%
2015 15.70 —

Regional context

How Chile compares in America

Soybean Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Chile is highlighted.

1U.S.
12,227
2Brazil
10,891
3Argentina
5,276
4Mexico
993.8
5Canada
329.9
6Colombia
117.5
7Chile
9.80

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).

Inclusions

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.

Exclusions

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, food manufacturing output, supply chain efficiency, and the overall performance of Chile's edible oil sector. Based on the validated data, Chile recorded noticeable fluctuations in soybean oil production throughout the study period, with an overall declining trend in recent years. Production increased from 15.70 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 17.60 thousand tonnes in 2016, before declining to 14.90 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output recovered sharply to a study-period high of 21.60 thousand tonnes in 2018, followed by a significant decline to 13.70 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production improved slightly to 15.10 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 15.80 thousand tonnes in 2021, before falling to 10.40 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 9.80 thousand tonnes in 2023, the lowest level during the study period. Overall, the dataset highlights a volatile production pattern with weakening output in the later years, reflecting changes in soybean processing activity and market conditions. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, edible oil manufacturing performance, and value addition within Chile'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, identify investment opportunities, forecast future soybean oil output, improve processing efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and support evidence-based strategies that promote sustainable long-term growth across Chile's edible oil and soybean value chain.

Indicator
Soybean Oil Production
Country
Chile
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 Chile 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 Chile Soybean Oil Production in 2023?

Chile Soybean Oil Production was 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 5.8% on 2022.

How has Chile Soybean Oil Production changed between 2015 and 2023?

Chile Soybean Oil Production moved from 15.70 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−37.6%), an average of −5.7% a year. The series high was 21.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.

Which year had the highest and lowest Chile Soybean Oil Production?

The highest value was 21.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 9.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.

What does the Chile 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 Chile 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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