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

Malaysia: Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? was 93,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
93,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
12th
of 190 countries
All-time high
113,000 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

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

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k196119922023

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 Malaysia stood at 93,000 tonnes.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Malaysia peaked at 113,000 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.

That places Malaysia 12th 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 333.33 tonnes 0 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 9
1970s 800 tonnes 0 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 10
1980s 1,300 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 2,000 tonnes 10
1990s 2,500 tonnes 2,000 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 10
2000s 2,200 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 5,000 tonnes 10
2010s 95,100 tonnes 83,000 tonnes 113,000 tonnes 10
2020s 93,750 tonnes 85,000 tonnes 101,000 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 9 Thailand 136,000 tonnes compare
  2. 10 Bangladesh 125,000 tonnes compare
  3. 11 Benin 111,000 tonnes compare
  4. 13 Zambia 87,000 tonnes compare
  5. 14 Germany 76,000 tonnes compare
  6. 15 Burkina Faso 73,000 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 Malaysia?
Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in Malaysia was 93,000 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 Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 113,000 tonnes in 2011.
What is the lowest soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
How does Malaysia rank for soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel??
Malaysia ranks 12th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
Is soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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.