Soybeans production in Belize
In 2024 Belize produced 26,404 t of soybeans, the 59th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 581%. The record was 29,101 t in 2023. Area harvested: 16,310 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 26,404 t
- World rank
- 59 of 102
- 10-year change
- +581%
- Record
- 29,101 t
- 2023
Soybeans in Belize, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Belize compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.6
- world 2.8 (−42%)
- kg per person
- 63.3
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +581%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Nepal | 28,520 | 0.01% |
| 58 | DR Congo | 28,401 | 0.01% |
| 59 | Belize | 26,404 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Ecuador | 24,711 | 0.01% |
| 61 | Mali | 22,814 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Belize is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,404 | −9.3% | 16,310 | 1.62 |
| 2023 | 29,101 | +7.2% | 16,591 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 27,135 | +57% | 14,621 | 1.86 |
| 2021 | 17,308 | +27% | 11,681 | 1.48 |
| 2020 | 13,670 | +75% | 10,665 | 1.28 |
| 2019 | 7,819 | −34% | 7,079 | 1.10 |
| 2018 | 11,776 | −9.7% | 6,401 | 1.84 |
| 2017 | 13,037 | +68% | 7,122 | 1.83 |
| 2016 | 7,779 | +53% | 4,204 | 1.85 |
| 2015 | 5,099 | +32% | 3,809 | 1.34 |
| 2014 | 3,877 | −7.9% | 3,045 | 1.27 |
| 2013 | 4,211 | +298% | 2,623 | 1.61 |
| 2012 | 1,057 | +77% | 613 | 1.72 |
| 2011 | 596 | −55% | 341 | 1.75 |
| 2010 | 1,317 | +125% | 675 | 1.95 |
| 2009 | 585 | +2,338% | 304 | 1.92 |
| 2008 | 24 | −94% | 18 | 1.33 |
| 2007 | 377 | −38% | 197 | 1.91 |
| 2006 | 612 | +80% | 304 | 2.01 |
| 2005 | 340 | +6.9% | 121 | 2.81 |
| 2004 | 318 | −80% | 243 | 1.31 |
| 2003 | 1,595 | +71% | 1,053 | 1.51 |
| 2002 | 934 | +78% | 845 | 1.11 |
| 2001 | 526 | +6.3% | 296 | 1.78 |
| 2000 | 495 | −50% | 246 | 2.01 |
| 1999 | 992 | +1,095% | 486 | 2.04 |
| 1998 | 83 | −90% | 62 | 1.34 |
| 1997 | 796 | +279% | 536 | 1.49 |
| 1996 | 210 | +31% | 128 | 1.64 |
| 1995 | 160 | +21% | 115 | 1.39 |
| 1994 | 132 | −46% | 109 | 1.21 |
| 1993 | 244 | +369% | 145 | 1.68 |
| 1992 | 52 | −81% | 29 | 1.79 |
| 1991 | 275 | +88% | 177 | 1.55 |
| 1990 | 146 | +80% | 81 | 1.80 |
| 1989 | 81 | — | 59 | 1.37 |
| 1961 | 350 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 72 t USD 41,000
- Exporter rank
- 71 of 99
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 Belize?
Belize produced 26,404 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belize rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Belize ranked 59th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Belize changed?
It rose by 581% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 29,101 t in 2023.
What is the yield of soybeans in Belize?
1.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (26,404 t from 16,310 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Belize export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Belize reported exports of 72 t (USD 41,000) and no imports, 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.