Ontario is Canada’s largest soy-producing province, accounting for over 60% of Canada’s total soy production on average. Ontario produces both specialty-grade and crush-grade soybeans. Specialtygrade soybeans are grown for specific food end-uses such as soy milk, tofu, natto, miso, soy sauce, and tempeh. These varieties are primarily exported and, in most cases, produced under non-GMO, identity-preserved (IP) systems. Crush-grade soybeans are typically used for oil and meal extraction in domestic and international markets. Domestic crushing accounts for 41% of total soybean demand. Of this, 31% is processed into soybean meal used in animal feed and 10% is processed into soybean oil and other food ingredients. Soybean oil serves multiple sectors, including food service, food manufacturing, and industrial applications such as biodiesel. Soybeans are one of Ontario’s leading agricultural exports, with 53% of total production shipped internationally. Crush-grade soybeans account for 34% of total export volume, with major destinations including Belgium, Italy, and Iran. Specialty-grade soybeans make up the remaining 19%, these are largely exported to Asian markets such as Japan, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. SOYBEANS Soybeans are Ontario’s largest crop in terms of acreage and is the second largest crop by volume. On average, 3.9 million metric tonnes are grown on 2.9 million acres of land across Ontario.
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