Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in South Africa
South Africa: Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? was 22,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in South Africa, 1961–2023
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 South Africa stood at 22,000 tonnes.
Over the whole period, soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in South Africa peaked at 58,000 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
South Africa ranks 25th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,100 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 16,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,400 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,200 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 46,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,250 tonnes | 22,000 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in South Africa?
- Soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? in South Africa was 22,000 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 58,000 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel? recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for soybeans: are they used for food, feed or fuel??
- South Africa ranks 25th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this South Africa 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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Quantity that is allocated for direct consumption as human food, rather than allocation to animal feed or industrial uses.