Soybean production in Taiwan

Taiwan: Soybean production was 5,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 16.0%
World rank
73rd
of 115 countries
All-time high
75,226 tonnes
in 1967
All-time low
105 tonnes
in 2011
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Soybean production in Taiwan, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Taiwan

  1. 70 Switzerland 7,479 tonnes compare
  2. 71 Sri Lanka 6,196 tonnes compare
  3. 72 El Salvador 5,380 tonnes compare
  4. 74 Gabon 4,015 tonnes compare
  5. 75 Syria 3,610 tonnes compare
  6. 76 Liberia 3,426 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 116 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Soybean production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
116 places, 5,570 data points, 1961–2024
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.