Soya bean oil production in Bangladesh
In 2023 Bangladesh produced 294,100 t of soya bean oil, the 23rd largest in the world (0.49% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 268%. The record was 413,900 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 294,100 t
- World rank
- 23 of 106
- 10-year change
- +268%
- Record
- 413,900 t
- 2021
Soya bean oil in Bangladesh, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Bangladesh compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.49%
- 0.19% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +268%
- world +41%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | South Africa | 322,900 | 0.54% |
| 22 | Ukraine | 307,900 | 0.51% |
| 23 | Bangladesh | 294,100 | 0.49% |
| 24 | Algeria | 243,700 | 0.41% |
| 25 | Vietnam | 222,700 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of soya bean oil
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 294,100 | −21% |
| 2022 | 374,000 | −9.6% |
| 2021 | 413,900 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 413,100 | +41% |
| 2019 | 292,700 | +29% |
| 2018 | 227,100 | +23% |
| 2017 | 184,700 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 173,800 | +12% |
| 2015 | 155,500 | +41% |
| 2014 | 110,400 | +38% |
| 2013 | 79,900 | +98% |
| 2012 | 40,400 | +52% |
| 2011 | 26,600 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 27,400 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,272 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 64 of 110
- Imports
- 671,719 t USD 702 m
- Importer rank
- 2 of 184
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of soya bean oil in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh produced 294,100 t in 2023, 0.49% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of soya bean oil?
Bangladesh ranked 23rd of 106 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 29.0% of the world total.
How has the production of soya bean oil in Bangladesh changed?
It rose by 268% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +41% for the world. The record was 413,900 t in 2021.
Does Bangladesh export or import soya bean oil?
In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 1,272 t (USD 1.7 m) and imports of 671,719 t (USD 702 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Bangladesh is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.