Reassessing Soybean Utilization Patterns: 90% of Global Soya Cultivation Ultimately Benefits Human Consumption

Sukumar Radrapu

Abstract: This study presents an analytical review of global soybean utilization patterns, emphasizing that approximately 90% of the world?s soybean production contributes to human consumption-directly or indirectly. While conventional narratives often claim that most soy is used for animal feed, this analysis distinguishes between primary crop purpose and by-product utilization. Using 2024 baseline data from the USDA, FAO, and OWID, the research dissects global soybean land use, oil extraction, and human-directed value chains. Findings highlight that the majority of cultivated soybean supports human-oriented consumption, either as soybean oil, soy-based food products, or livestock by-products re-entering the human food chain.

Keywords: Soybean, Human Consumption, Agricultural Land Use, Oil Crops, Sustainable Food Systems, Animal Feed, Crop Utilization, Global Agriculture, Food Security

How to Cite?: Sukumar Radrapu, "Reassessing Soybean Utilization Patterns: 90% of Global Soya Cultivation Ultimately Benefits Human Consumption", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1106-1107, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251114114808, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251114114808