– Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Germany Soybean Oil Production was 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 1.9% on 2022. The Germany 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.
Germany Soybean Oil Production moved from 684.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−11.4%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 684.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 77.90 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −8.1% in 2017.
Among the 34 countries in this dataset, Germany ranks 7 for 2023, behind China (17,815 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (12,227 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
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 Trough | 606.5 | −1.9% |
| 2022 | 618.4 | −4.3% |
| 2021 | 645.9 | −3% |
| 2020 | 666.1 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 624.1 | −3.2% |
| 2018 | 644.9 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 615.6 | −8.1% |
| 2016 | 669.5 | −2.2% |
| 2015Peak | 684.4 | — |
Regional context
Soybean Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Germany is highlighted.
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 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 Germany's edible oil sector. Based on the validated data, Germany recorded moderate fluctuations in soybean oil production during the study period, with an overall gradual decline despite periodic recoveries. Production stood at 684.40 thousand tonnes in 2015 before easing to 669.50 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 615.60 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output recovered to 644.90 thousand tonnes in 2018, followed by a decline to 624.10 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production increased again to 666.10 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting improved processing activity, before moderating to 645.90 thousand tonnes in 2021, 618.40 thousand tonnes in 2022, and 606.50 thousand tonnes in 2023, the lowest level during the study period. Overall, the dataset highlights a relatively stable yet gradually softening production trend, demonstrating the resilience of Germany's soybean processing industry amid changing agricultural and market conditions. The dataset provides valuable insights into soybean oil production trends, edible oil manufacturing performance, and value addition within Germany's oilseed 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 market trends, identify investment opportunities, forecast future soybean oil output, improve processing efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and develop evidence-based strategies that support sustainable growth across Germany's edible oil and soybean 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).
Germany Soybean Oil Production was 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 1.9% on 2022.
Germany Soybean Oil Production moved from 684.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−11.4%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 684.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 684.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 606.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
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&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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