Soybeans production in Afghanistan
In 2024 Afghanistan produced 7,305 t of soybeans, the 71st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 3,414 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 7,305 t
- World rank
- 71 of 102
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 7,305 t
- 2024
Soybeans in Afghanistan, 2022–2024 (tonnes)
Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 2.8 (−23%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 48.7
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Sierra Leone | 7,485 | 0.00% |
| 70 | Switzerland | 7,479 | 0.00% |
| 71 | Afghanistan | 7,305 | 0.00% |
| 72 | Sri Lanka | 6,196 | 0.00% |
| 73 | El Salvador | 5,380 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,305 | +22% | 3,414 | 2.14 |
| 2023 | 6,000 | +106% | 3,000 | 2.00 |
| 2022 | 2,906 | — | 1,828 | 1.59 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,512 t USD 822,000
- Importer rank
- 99 of 165
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of soybeans in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan produced 7,305 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Afghanistan ranked 71st of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
What is the yield of soybeans in Afghanistan?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,305 t from 3,414 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Afghanistan export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Afghanistan reported no exports and imports of 1,512 t (USD 822,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.