Soybean production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Soybean production was 0 tonnes in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in New Zealand, 1961–1992
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 0 tonnes for soybean production in 1992. That is the lowest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in New Zealand peaked at 1,048 tonnes in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places New Zealand 101st out of 115 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the bottom 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 | 191.8 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,048 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 107 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 98 French Polynesia 11.47 tonnes compare
- 99 Pakistan 3 tonnes compare
- 100 Suriname 2.35 tonnes compare
- 101 Chile 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Costa Rica 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Cyprus 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Denmark 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Estonia 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Finland 0 tonnes compare
- 101 French Guiana 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Guyana 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Jordan 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Latvia 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Malaysia 0 tonnes compare
- 101 Senegal 0 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in New Zealand?
- Soybean production in New Zealand was 0 tonnes in 1992, 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,048 tonnes in 1974.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for soybean production?
- New Zealand ranks 101st out of 115 countries with data for 1992.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.