Soybean production in Taiwan
Taiwan: Soybean production was 5,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Taiwan, 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 Taiwan is 5,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.0% on the previous year and up 326.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Taiwan peaked at 75,226 tonnes in 1967 and was at its lowest, 105 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Taiwan 73rd 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 | 62,387 tonnes | 52,645 tonnes | 75,226 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 55,314 tonnes | 31,782 tonnes | 66,918 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,274 tonnes | 8,592 tonnes | 25,934 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,488 tonnes | 352 tonnes | 12,715 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 252.1 tonnes | 141 tonnes | 368 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,216 tonnes | 105 tonnes | 4,776 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,005 tonnes | 4,194 tonnes | 5,955 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Taiwan?
- Soybean production in Taiwan was 5,000 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 75,226 tonnes in 1967.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 105 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Taiwan rank for soybean production?
- Taiwan ranks 73rd out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 326.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.