– Soybean Oil Production refers to the total quantity of oil produced from processed soybeans within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
U.S. Soybean Oil Production was 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 2.6% on 2022. The U.S. 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.
U.S. Soybean Oil Production moved from 9,857 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+24%), an average of +2.7% a year. The series high was 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 9,857 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 2,370 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +4.9% in 2018.
Among the 34 countries in this dataset, U.S. ranks 2 for 2023, behind China (17,815 Thousand Tonnes) and Brazil (10,891 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 20.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 12,227 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 11,914 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 11,841 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 11,331 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 11,290 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 10,884 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 10,380 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 10,024 | +1.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 9,857 | — |
Regional context
Soybean Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. U.S. 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 Million Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating oilseed processing capacity, agricultural productivity, soybean utilization, food manufacturing output, supply chain performance, and the overall development of the edible oil sector. Based on the validated data, U.S. soybean oil production recorded a steady upward trend throughout the study period, reflecting the country's strong soybean processing industry and consistent production growth. Production increased from 9.86 million tonnes in 2015 to 10.02 million tonnes in 2016, followed by further growth to 10.38 million tonnes in 2017 and 10.88 million tonnes in 2018. Output continued to rise to 11.29 million tonnes in 2019 and 11.33 million tonnes in 2020, indicating stable production during this period. Production expanded more noticeably to 11.84 million tonnes in 2021, followed by moderate increases to 11.91 million tonnes in 2022 and a study-period high of 12.23 million tonnes in 2023. The overall upward trend highlights the resilience of the U.S. soybean processing industry and its ability to consistently increase soybean oil output over time. Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into U.S. soybean oil production trends, edible oil manufacturing performance, and agricultural value addition. It supports year-over-year analysis of production growth, benchmarking against other major soybean oil-producing countries, and evaluation of long-term developments in the oilseed processing sector. 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, and develop evidence-based strategies that strengthen processing efficiency, improve supply chain resilience, support agricultural and food industry planning, and promote sustainable long-term growth across the U.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).
U.S. Soybean Oil Production was 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 2.6% on 2022.
U.S. Soybean Oil Production moved from 9,857 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+24%), an average of +2.7% a year. The series high was 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 9,857 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 12,227 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 9,857 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&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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