> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202426,404 t
World rank59 of 102
10-year change+581%
Record29,101 t2023

## Soybeans in Belize, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Belize compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.6world 2.8 (−42%)
kg per person63.3world 48.7
10-year change+581%world +30%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 57 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/nepal/) | 28,520 | 0.01% |
| 58 | [DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/dr-congo/) | 28,401 | 0.01% |
| 59 | **Belize** | 26,404 | 0.01% |
| 60 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/ecuador/) | 24,711 | 0.01% |
| 61 | [Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/mali/) | 22,814 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 102 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/)

### Map of world production of soybeans

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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

Exports72 t USD 41,000
Exporter rank71 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](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/)

## 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

[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/brazil/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/united-states/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/argentina/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/india/)[Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/paraguay/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/canada/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/russia/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/ukraine/)[Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/bolivia/)[Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/uruguay/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)
[All countries producing soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/)

## Other products of Belize

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/belize/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belize/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belize/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/belize/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/belize/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/belize/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belize/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/belize/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/belize/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/belize/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/belize/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/belize/)
[Agricultural production in Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belize/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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