new-soybean oil production machine in south africa

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Where is soybean produced in South Africa?
  • Production perspective Soybean is produced throughout the country, but significant production takes place in the Free State and Mpumalanga provinces. South African soybean production has always varied throughout the years, but mostly above the domestic demand (see Graph 1 ).
  • Does South Africa still import soybean oil?
  • Despite the increasing levels of soybean production, South Africa still imports considerable volumes of soybean oilcake and oil, and there is still considerable scope for production increases in order to substitute these imports. In fact, South Africa’s domestic soybean production is only a third of the country’s crushing capacity.
  • Which country imports most soybeans from South Africa in 2020?
  • The country that has imported most soybeans from South Africa in 2020 is Zimbabwe having absorbed 43.3% of South Africa’s total soybeans exports. South Africa exported 1 114tons of soybeans to Zimbabwe in 2020 and 532 tons to Botswana during the same year.
  • Are soybeans a good source of protein in South Africa?
  • Due to the health benefits associated with soybeans, there is a growing interest in soybeans and soybean products in South Africa and worldwide. Soybeans are known to be a cheap source of good quality protein which is free from cholesterol. The crop can be used in the fight against malnutrition in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa in the future.