Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Germany

Germany: Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? was 76,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
76,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
14th
of 190 countries
All-time high
84,000 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Germany, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2023, soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Germany stood at 76,000 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Germany peaked at 84,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.

That places Germany 14th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 9
1970s 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 10
1980s 200 tonnes 0 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 10
1990s 40,400 tonnes 21,000 tonnes 64,000 tonnes 10
2000s 38,800 tonnes 10,000 tonnes 65,000 tonnes 10
2010s 59,900 tonnes 30,000 tonnes 77,000 tonnes 10
2020s 79,000 tonnes 76,000 tonnes 84,000 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 11 Benin 111,000 tonnes compare
  2. 12 Malaysia 93,000 tonnes compare
  3. 13 Zambia 87,000 tonnes compare
  4. 15 Burkina Faso 73,000 tonnes compare
  5. 16 North Korea 65,000 tonnes compare
  6. 17 Austria 35,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Germany?
Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Germany was 76,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 84,000 tonnes in 2020.
What is the lowest soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
How does Germany rank for soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel??
Germany ranks 14th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
Is soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel?
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 9,615 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

Quantity that is allocated for direct consumption as human food, rather than allocation to animal feed or industrial uses.