This study assesses the growth performance and production instability of soymeal in India in comparison with leading global producers including China, the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and others. Using Compound Growth Rate (CGR), Coefficient of Variation (CV), and the Cuddy-Della Valle Instability Index (CDVI), the analysis offers a decade-long (2014-15 to 2023-24) cross-country perspective on soymeal production dynamics. The results reveal that while India achieved a statistically significant CAGR of 5.20
per cent with a CDVI of 0.12, global soymeal production grew at a comparatively lower CAGR of 2.33 per cent and exhibited more stability, reflected by a CDVI of 0.02. These findings highlight India’s relatively stronger growth trajectory but also point to greater production volatility compared to mature producers such as the United States and China. The study underscores the need to stabilize domestic soymeal output through technological, climatic, and policy interventions to ensure global competitiveness.
