World - Refined Soybean Oil and Its Fractions - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Refined Soybean Oil Market Size
The global refined soybean oil market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -2.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Refined Soybean Oil Production
In value terms, refined soybean oil production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Refined Soybean Oil Exports
Exports
For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of refined soybean oil and its fractions, which increased by 0.8% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, refined soybean oil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) was the major exporter of refined soybean oil and its fractions in the world, achieving 35% of total export. It was followed by the United States (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together achieving a 28% share of total exports. The following exporters - China (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest refined soybean oil supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 35% share of global exports. The United States, Thailand, Canada, Bolivia, China, Malaysia, Germany, Colombia, Portugal and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.
Thailand, with a CAGR of +28.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average refined soybean oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, refined soybean oil export price increased by +81.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Refined Soybean Oil Imports
Imports
In 2022, supplies from abroad of refined soybean oil and its fractions decreased by -10.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, refined soybean oil imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 60%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.
Imports by Country
The countries with the highest levels of refined soybean oil imports in 2022 were Chile (X tons), the UK (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons), India (X tons), Angola (X tons), Peru (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together amounting to 55% of total import. Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +128.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest refined soybean oil importing markets worldwide were Chile ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 23% share of global imports. The United States, India, Venezuela, the Philippines, Angola, Peru, Indonesia, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.
In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +111.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average refined soybean oil import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, refined soybean oil import price increased by +73.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 46%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global refined soybean oil market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10415100 - Refined soya-bean oil and its fractions (excluding chemically modified)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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