Soybean production in Australia
Australia: Soybean production was 65,300 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for soybean production in Australia is 65,300 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 25.6% on the previous year and up 104.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Australia peaked at 129,511 tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 200 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Australia 48th out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 787.89 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 1,740 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 49,714 tonnes | 5,028 tonnes | 98,722 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 87,742 tonnes | 53,217 tonnes | 129,511 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 64,083 tonnes | 27,247 tonnes | 108,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 52,108 tonnes | 9,212 tonnes | 104,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,142 tonnes | 15,136 tonnes | 91,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,408 tonnes | 17,323 tonnes | 65,300 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Australia?
- Soybean production in Australia was 65,300 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soybean production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 129,511 tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for soybean production?
- Australia ranks 48th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Soybean production is measured in tonnes.