Soybean production in France
France: Soybean production was 398,540 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in France, 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 France is 398,540 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 75.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in France peaked at 439,350 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places France 16th out of 115 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 3,987 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 19,996 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 103,465 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 305,849 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 217,025 tonnes | 74,475 tonnes | 278,234 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 153,680 tonnes | 63,106 tonnes | 309,694 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 262,185 tonnes | 103,935 tonnes | 428,530 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 401,668 tonnes | 375,820 tonnes | 439,350 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in France?
- Soybean production in France was 398,540 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 439,350 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does France rank for soybean production?
- France ranks 16th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.