> In 2023 South Korea produced 193,200 t of soya bean oil, the 26th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/south-korea/

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# Soya bean oil production in South Korea

In 2023 South Korea produced 193,200 t of soya bean oil, the 26th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. The record was 242,658 t in 1996.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

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Production, 2023193,200 t
World rank26 of 106
10-year change+26%
Record242,658 t1996

## Soya bean oil in South Korea, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## South Korea compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.32%0.36% in 2013
10-year change+26%world +41%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/algeria/) | 243,700 | 0.41% |
| 25 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/vietnam/) | 222,700 | 0.37% |
| 26 | **South Korea** | 193,200 | 0.32% |
| 27 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/portugal/) | 168,600 | 0.28% |
| 28 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/united-kingdom/) | 161,500 | 0.27% |

[Full ranking of 106 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/)

### Map of world production of soya bean oil

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 193,200 | −3.2% |
| 2022 | 199,600 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 193,400 | −2.3% |
| 2020 | 198,000 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 190,000 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 189,800 | −2.8% |
| 2017 | 195,200 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | 199,000 | −0.2% |
| 2015 | 199,300 | +12% |
| 2014 | 177,500 | +16% |
| 2013 | 153,400 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 151,600 | −6.5% |
| 2011 | 162,100 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 167,000 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 165,100 | −3.1% |
| 2008 | 170,400 | −2.0% |
| 2007 | 173,900 | −1.2% |
| 2006 | 176,000 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 163,300 | −8.3% |
| 2004 | 178,000 | −8.2% |
| 2003 | 194,000 | −11% |
| 2002 | 217,000 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 214,000 | +12% |
| 2000 | 191,000 | −20% |
| 1999 | 239,000 | +24% |
| 1998 | 192,000 | −3.0% |
| 1997 | 198,000 | −18% |
| 1996 | 242,658 | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 223,922 | +11% |
| 1994 | 202,000 | +27% |
| 1993 | 158,751 | −16% |
| 1992 | 188,000 | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 173,600 | +31% |
| 1990 | 132,600 | −13% |
| 1989 | 153,000 | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 143,000 | −3.4% |
| 1987 | 148,000 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 146,000 | +15% |
| 1985 | 127,000 | +30% |
| 1984 | 98,000 | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 96,000 | +30% |
| 1982 | 74,000 | +12% |
| 1981 | 66,000 | +32% |
| 1980 | 50,000 | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 47,000 | +47% |
| 1978 | 32,000 | +68% |
| 1977 | 19,000 | +12% |
| 1976 | 17,000 | +240% |
| 1975 | 5,000 | +67% |
| 1974 | 3,000 | −50% |
| 1973 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 6,000 | +20% |
| 1971 | 5,000 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,343 t USD 5.0 m
Exporter rank56 of 110
Imports353,686 t USD 359 m
Importer rank7 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](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of soya bean oil in South Korea?

South Korea produced 193,200 t in 2023, 0.32% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of soya bean oil?

South Korea ranked 26th 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 South Korea changed?

It rose by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +41% for the world. The record was 242,658 t in 1996.

### Does South Korea export or import soya bean oil?

In 2024 South Korea reported exports of 2,343 t (USD 5.0 m) and imports of 353,686 t (USD 359 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 South Korea is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/brazil/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/argentina/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/mexico/)[Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/paraguay/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/germany/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/spain/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/netherlands/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/italy/)
[All countries producing soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/)

## Other products of South Korea

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/south-korea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-korea/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/south-korea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-korea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-korea/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/south-korea/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-korea/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/south-korea/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-korea/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/south-korea/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-korea/)
[Agricultural production in South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-korea/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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