– Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Europe Soybean Oil Production was 4,410 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 7.2% on 2022. The Europe Soybean Oil Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the region's soybean oil manufacturing performance and the development of its edible oil processing industry between 2015 and 2023.
Europe Soybean Oil Production moved from 3,553 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,410 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+24.1%), an average of +2.7% a year. The series high was 4,412 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 3,553 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2015) is 858.9 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +11.4% in 2018.
Within Europe, Germany has the highest value in 2023 at 606.5 Thousand Tonnes, 13.8% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,410 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 4,115 | −2.8% |
| 2021 | 4,232 | −4.1% |
| 2020Peak | 4,412 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 4,313 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 4,167 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 3,740 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 3,824 | +7.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 3,553 | — |
Data definition
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.
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 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 Europe's edible oil sector. Based on the validated data, soybean oil production in Europe showed an overall upward trend with moderate year-to-year fluctuations during the study period. Regional production increased from 3,552,828.00 tonnes in 2015 to 3,823,910.50 tonnes in 2016, before easing slightly to 3,740,408.00 tonnes in 2017. Output recovered strongly to 4,166,610.20 tonnes in 2018, followed by further growth to 4,313,357.00 tonnes in 2019 and 4,411,710.00 tonnes in 2020, the highest level recorded during the study period. Production subsequently declined to 4,232,071.00 tonnes in 2021 and 4,115,040.00 tonnes in 2022, before rebounding to 4,409,854.00 tonnes in 2023, approaching the previous peak. Throughout the period, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, and France remained among the region's major soybean oil producers, while other European countries collectively made a substantial contribution to regional output. Overall, the dataset highlights Europe's well-established soybean processing industry and its resilient edible oil manufacturing sector, supported by diversified production across multiple countries. It provides valuable insights into regional production trends, manufacturing performance, and agricultural value addition. The dataset supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking across European countries and other global regions, and long-term forecasting. Policymakers, soybean processors, edible oil manufacturers, agricultural producers, exporters, investors, market analysts, and researchers can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, monitor industry trends, identify investment opportunities, improve processing efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and support evidence-based strategies for sustainable growth across Europe's soybean oil value chain.
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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).
Europe Soybean Oil Production was 4,410 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 7.2% on 2022.
Europe Soybean Oil Production moved from 3,553 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,410 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+24.1%), an average of +2.7% a year. The series high was 4,412 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 3,553 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 4,412 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 3,553 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Soybean+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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