What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in Germany?

Net food imports by crop - soybeans in Germany was 2.09 million in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 3.72 million in 1980.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was -2.31 million in 2000.

How does Germany rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?

Germany ranks 13th out of 165 countries with data for 2019.

Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Germany

Name: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Germany
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Germany: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans was 2.09 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)

2.09 million

Change on year

up 16.8%

World rank

13th

of 165 countries

All-time high

3.72 million

in 1980

All-time low

-2.31 million

in 2000

Years of data

1961–2019

Net food imports by crop - Soybeans in Germany, 1961–2019

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

In 2019, net food imports by crop - soybeans in Germany stood at 2.09 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - soybeans in Germany peaked at 3.72 million in 1980 and was at its lowest, -2.31 million, in 2000.

That places Germany 13th out of 165 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	1.30 million	923,240	1.68 million	9
1970s	2.73 million	1.51 million	3.49 million	10
1980s	2.33 million	1.16 million	3.72 million	10
1990s	878,692	-503,963	2.38 million	10
2000s	1.28 million	-2.31 million	2.81 million	10
2010s	1.38 million	244,425	2.76 million	10

Countries ranked near Germany

10 Thailand 2.40 million compare
11 Iran 2.30 million compare
12 Bangladesh 2.20 million compare
14 Italy 2.05 million compare
15 Argentina 2.03 million compare
16 Pakistan 2.02 million compare

See the full ranking of 165 places →

More reference data data for Germany

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - soybeans in Germany?: Net food imports by crop - soybeans in Germany was 2.09 million in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 3.72 million in 1980.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - soybeans recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was -2.31 million in 2000.
How does Germany rank for net food imports by crop - soybeans?: Germany ranks 13th out of 165 countries with data for 2019.
Is net food imports by crop - soybeans rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Soybeans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Soybeans
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 165 places, 6,626 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.