Soya bean oil — Production in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Soya bean oil — Production was 322,900 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
322,900 t
Change on year
up 7.7%
Rank
20th
of 27 groups
All-time high
322,900 t
in 2023
All-time low
334.34 t
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Soya bean oil — Production in Southern Africa, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, soya bean oil — production in Southern Africa stood at 322,900 t. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 230.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, soya bean oil — production in Southern Africa peaked at 322,900 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 334.34 t, in 1963.

That places Southern Africa 20th out of 27 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Soya bean oil — Production in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Soya bean oil — Production in Southern Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year t Change
1961 372.33 t
1962 375.44 t +0.8%
1963 334.34 t -10.9%
1964 418.61 t +25.2%
1965 450.28 t +7.6%
1966 392.47 t -12.8%
1967 586.8 t +49.5%
1968 540.17 t -7.9%
1969 1,018 t +88.6%
1970 985.6 t -3.2%
1971 385.6 t -60.9%
1972 670.23 t +73.8%
1973 497.92 t -25.7%
1974 2,555 t +413.2%
1975 2,368 t -7.3%
1976 2,055 t -13.2%
1977 2,406 t +17.1%
1978 3,751 t +55.9%
1979 3,333 t -11.1%
1980 4,352 t +30.6%
1981 3,291 t -24.4%
1982 2,751 t -16.4%
1983 2,798 t +1.7%
1984 2,744 t -1.9%
1985 3,896 t +42.0%
1986 3,302 t -15.3%
1987 2,020 t -38.8%
1988 6,544 t +224.0%
1989 8,670 t +32.5%
1990 14,329 t +65.3%
1991 17,669 t +23.3%
1992 32,000 t +81.1%
1993 35,584 t +11.2%
1994 25,060 t -29.6%
1995 32,169 t +28.4%
1996 15,589 t -51.5%
1997 20,744 t +33.1%
1998 23,570 t +13.6%
1999 25,955 t +10.1%
2000 31,866 t +22.8%
2001 28,100 t -11.8%
2002 28,100 t +0.0%
2003 20,500 t -27.0%
2004 21,100 t +2.9%
2005 30,500 t +44.5%
2006 54,600 t +79.0%
2007 23,000 t -57.9%
2008 23,900 t +3.9%
2009 20,100 t -15.9%
2010 32,100 t +59.7%
2011 43,200 t +34.6%
2012 71,900 t +66.4%
2013 97,700 t +35.9%
2014 137,900 t +41.1%
2015 180,700 t +31.0%
2016 163,400 t -9.6%
2017 148,200 t -9.3%
2018 185,000 t +24.8%
2019 222,400 t +20.2%
2020 234,800 t +5.6%
2021 254,600 t +8.4%
2022 299,900 t +17.8%
2023 322,900 t +7.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 498.77 t 334.34 t 1,018 t 9
1970s 1,901 t 385.6 t 3,751 t 10
1980s 4,037 t 2,020 t 8,670 t 10
1990s 24,267 t 14,329 t 35,584 t 10
2000s 28,177 t 20,100 t 54,600 t 10
2010s 128,250 t 32,100 t 222,400 t 10
2020s 278,050 t 234,800 t 322,900 t 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 17 Indonesia 336,579 t compare
  2. 18 Canada 329,856 t compare
  3. 19 South Africa 322,900 t compare
  4. 20 Ukraine 307,900 t compare
  5. 21 Bangladesh 294,100 t compare
  6. 22 Algeria 243,700 t compare
  7. 23 Republic of Korea 193,200 t compare

See the full ranking of 147 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is soya bean oil — production in Southern Africa?
Soya bean oil — production in Southern Africa was 322,900 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest soya bean oil — production recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 322,900 t in 2023.
What is the lowest soya bean oil — production recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 334.34 t in 1963.
How does Southern Africa rank for soya bean oil — production?
Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 27 groups with data for 2023.
Is soya bean oil — production rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 230.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Soya bean oil — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Soya bean oil — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
147 places, 7,531 data points, 1961–2023
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