Soybeans production in Bangladesh
In 2024 Bangladesh produced 106,833 t of soybeans, the 42nd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.6%. The record was 112,024 t in 2014. Area harvested: 57,212 ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 106,833 t
- World rank
- 42 of 102
- 10-year change
- −4.6%
- Record
- 112,024 t
- 2014
Soybeans in Bangladesh, 2005–2024 (tonnes)
Bangladesh compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 2.8 (−33%)
- kg per person
- 0.62
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- −4.6%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Germany | 131,800 | 0.03% |
| 41 | Cameroon | 116,690 | 0.03% |
| 42 | Bangladesh | 106,833 | 0.03% |
| 43 | Poland | 80,960 | 0.02% |
| 44 | Egypt | 75,000 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106,833 | −0.4% | 57,212 | 1.87 |
| 2023 | 107,307 | +8.8% | 58,940 | 1.82 |
| 2022 | 98,646 | +8.2% | 58,564 | 1.68 |
| 2021 | 91,176 | −13% | 57,648 | 1.58 |
| 2020 | 104,761 | −5.4% | 61,273 | 1.71 |
| 2019 | 110,785 | +12% | 62,481 | 1.77 |
| 2018 | 98,699 | +1.8% | 59,442 | 1.66 |
| 2017 | 96,921 | +5.1% | 62,870 | 1.54 |
| 2016 | 92,181 | +0.7% | 50,299 | 1.83 |
| 2015 | 91,496 | −18% | 47,884 | 1.91 |
| 2014 | 112,024 | +93% | 60,893 | 1.84 |
| 2013 | 58,037 | −9.5% | 39,403 | 1.47 |
| 2012 | 64,143 | −2.6% | 40,561 | 1.58 |
| 2011 | 65,883 | −5.2% | 41,440 | 1.59 |
| 2010 | 69,522 | +18% | 40,681 | 1.71 |
| 2009 | 58,899 | −0.4% | 40,177 | 1.47 |
| 2008 | 59,158 | +2.5% | 39,371 | 1.50 |
| 2007 | 57,720 | −6.1% | 39,220 | 1.47 |
| 2006 | 61,485 | +68% | 40,600 | 1.51 |
| 2005 | 36,515 | — | 25,810 | 1.41 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 3,000
- Exporter rank
- 94 of 99
- Imports
- 2.0 million t USD 1.00 bn
- Importer rank
- 16 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 Bangladesh?
Bangladesh produced 106,833 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Bangladesh ranked 42nd of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Bangladesh changed?
It fell by 4.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 112,024 t in 2014.
What is the yield of soybeans in Bangladesh?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (106,833 t from 57,212 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Bangladesh export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 1 t (USD 3,000) and imports of 2.0 million t (USD 1.00 bn), 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. 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.