Soybeans: Hard facts and figures

January 2, 2017 at 1:06 PM , Der AUDITOR
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The most relevant data relating to soybeans is provided in a clearly structured Excel file. Including: Background information, global soybean production, the import and export figures and prices.

FRANKFURT. First signs of soybeans grown as useful plants can be dated back to between 1,700-1,100 BC.
Wild soy seeds were already used 7,000 BC. Today, the soybean has multiple purposes thanks to its high content of oil and protein (37% and 20%), serving as feed- and foodstuff, soy oil, soy meal, tofu, soymilk, soy sauce, soy yogurt and many more.

worldwide soy production

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