– Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Global Soybean Oil Production was 59,911 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.5% on 2022. Global Soybean Oil Production was 59,911 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.5% on 2022. Global Soybean Oil Production moved from 50,799 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 59,911 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+17.9%), an average of +2.1% a year.
Global Soybean Oil Production moved from 50,799 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 59,911 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+17.9%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 61,271 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 50,799 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 10,472 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +7.2% in 2019.
Of the 34 countries in this dataset, China, U.S. and Brazil have the highest values in 2023 (17,815, 12,227, 10,891 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
Country ranking
Thousand Tonnes. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 17,815 | +5.4% | |
| 2 | U.S. | 12,227 | +2.6% | |
| 3 | Brazil | 10,891 | +24.1% | |
| 4 | Argentina | 5,276 | −29.2% | |
| 5 | India | 2,093 | −12.8% | |
| 6 | Mexico | 993.8 | −0.1% | |
| 7 | Germany | 606.5 | −1.9% | |
| 8 | Spain | 579.4 | +2.9% | |
| 9 | Netherlands | 532.2 | −7.5% | |
| 10 | Italy | 501.2 | +21.2% | |
| 11 | Thailand | 494.8 | −5.8% | |
| 12 | Japan | 494 | −8.4% | |
| 13 | Taiwan | 458.9 | −1.2% | |
| 14 | Egypt | 394.1 | −41.4% | |
| 15 | Canada | 329.9 | −5.5% | |
| 16 | Turkey | 328.3 | −3.5% | |
| 17 | South Africa | 322.9 | +7.7% | |
| 18 | Vietnam | 222.7 | −3.9% | |
| 19 | South Korea | 193.2 | −3.2% | |
| 20 | UK | 161.5 | +4.4% | |
| 21 | Nigeria | 140.5 | +5.2% | |
| 22 | Colombia | 117.5 | −36.1% | |
| 23 | Malaysia | 102 | −3.7% | |
| 24 | France | 102 | +30.1% | |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | 89.20 | −31.4% | |
| 26 | Israel | 51.20 | −10.6% | |
| 27 | Philippines | 24.00 | −11.2% | |
| 28 | Chile | 9.80 | −5.8% | |
| 29 | UAE | 9.40 | −2.1% | |
| 30 | Australia | 7.80 | +13% | |
| 31 | Singapore | 3.60 | −2.7% | |
| 32 | Finland | 3.40 | −24.4% | |
| 33 | Sweden | 2.51 | −15.5% | |
| 34 | Denmark | 1.60 | +88.9% |
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 | 59,911 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 59,054 | −3.6% |
| 2021Peak | 61,271 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 58,601 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | 60,830 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 56,752 | −0.1% |
| 2017 | 56,784 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 53,356 | +5% |
| 2015 Trough | 50,799 | — |
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).
The series high was 61,271 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 50,799 Thousand Tonnes in 2015. The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 10,472 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +7.2% in 2019. Of the 34 countries in this dataset, China, U.S. and Brazil have the highest values in 2023 (17,815, 12,227, 10,891 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
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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).
Global Soybean Oil Production was 59,911 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.5% on 2022.
Global Soybean Oil Production moved from 50,799 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 59,911 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+17.9%), an average of +2.1% a year. The series high was 61,271 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 50,799 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 61,271 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 50,799 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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