Soybeans production in Brazil
In 2024 Brazil produced 144 million t of soybeans, the largest total in the world (36.3% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 67%. The record was 152 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 45.9 million ha, yield 3.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 144 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 102
- 10-year change
- +67%
- Record
- 152 million t
- 2023
Soybeans in Brazil, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Brazil compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 36.3%
- 28.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.1
- world 2.8 (+13%)
- kg per person
- 681
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +67%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 144,473,768 | 36.3% |
| 2 | United States | 118,836,440 | 29.9% |
| 3 | Argentina | 48,213,207 | 12.1% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144,473,768 | −5.0% | 45,906,902 | 3.15 |
| 2023 | 152,144,238 | +25% | 44,417,552 | 3.43 |
| 2022 | 121,290,103 | −10% | 41,050,906 | 2.95 |
| 2021 | 134,799,179 | +11% | 39,126,269 | 3.45 |
| 2020 | 121,820,949 | +6.6% | 37,191,638 | 3.28 |
| 2019 | 114,316,829 | −3.0% | 35,895,207 | 3.18 |
| 2018 | 117,912,450 | +2.8% | 34,777,936 | 3.39 |
| 2017 | 114,732,101 | +19% | 33,959,879 | 3.38 |
| 2016 | 96,394,820 | −1.1% | 33,183,119 | 2.90 |
| 2015 | 97,464,936 | +12% | 32,181,243 | 3.03 |
| 2014 | 86,760,520 | +6.2% | 30,273,763 | 2.87 |
| 2013 | 81,724,477 | +24% | 27,906,675 | 2.93 |
| 2012 | 65,848,857 | −12% | 24,975,258 | 2.64 |
| 2011 | 74,815,447 | +8.8% | 23,968,663 | 3.12 |
| 2010 | 68,756,343 | +20% | 23,327,296 | 2.95 |
| 2009 | 57,345,382 | −4.2% | 21,750,468 | 2.64 |
| 2008 | 59,833,104 | +3.4% | 21,246,302 | 2.82 |
| 2007 | 57,857,172 | +10% | 20,565,279 | 2.81 |
| 2006 | 52,464,640 | +2.5% | 22,047,348 | 2.38 |
| 2005 | 51,182,072 | +3.3% | 22,948,874 | 2.23 |
| 2004 | 49,549,940 | −4.6% | 21,538,990 | 2.30 |
| 2003 | 51,919,440 | +23% | 18,524,768 | 2.80 |
| 2002 | 42,107,618 | +11% | 16,359,441 | 2.57 |
| 2001 | 37,907,259 | +15% | 13,985,099 | 2.71 |
| 2000 | 32,820,826 | +5.9% | 13,656,771 | 2.40 |
| 1999 | 30,987,476 | −1.0% | 13,061,410 | 2.37 |
| 1998 | 31,307,440 | +19% | 13,303,656 | 2.35 |
| 1997 | 26,392,636 | +14% | 11,486,478 | 2.30 |
| 1996 | 23,166,874 | −9.8% | 10,299,470 | 2.25 |
| 1995 | 25,682,637 | +3.0% | 11,675,005 | 2.20 |
| 1994 | 24,931,832 | +10% | 11,525,410 | 2.16 |
| 1993 | 22,590,978 | +18% | 10,635,330 | 2.12 |
| 1992 | 19,214,704 | +29% | 9,441,390 | 2.04 |
| 1991 | 14,937,806 | −25% | 9,616,650 | 1.55 |
| 1990 | 19,897,804 | −17% | 11,487,300 | 1.73 |
| 1989 | 24,051,670 | +34% | 12,200,560 | 1.97 |
| 1988 | 18,011,650 | +6.1% | 10,518,370 | 1.71 |
| 1987 | 16,977,150 | +27% | 9,129,795 | 1.86 |
| 1986 | 13,333,360 | −27% | 9,181,587 | 1.45 |
| 1985 | 18,278,592 | +18% | 10,153,405 | 1.80 |
| 1984 | 15,540,792 | +6.6% | 9,421,202 | 1.65 |
| 1983 | 14,582,347 | +14% | 8,137,112 | 1.79 |
| 1982 | 12,836,047 | −14% | 8,203,277 | 1.56 |
| 1981 | 15,007,367 | −1.0% | 8,501,169 | 1.77 |
| 1980 | 15,155,804 | +48% | 8,774,023 | 1.73 |
| 1979 | 10,240,306 | +7.3% | 8,256,096 | 1.24 |
| 1978 | 9,540,577 | −24% | 7,782,187 | 1.23 |
| 1977 | 12,513,406 | +11% | 7,070,263 | 1.77 |
| 1976 | 11,227,123 | +13% | 6,416,368 | 1.75 |
| 1975 | 9,893,008 | +26% | 5,824,492 | 1.70 |
| 1974 | 7,876,527 | +57% | 5,143,367 | 1.53 |
| 1973 | 5,011,614 | +56% | 3,615,058 | 1.39 |
| 1972 | 3,222,631 | +55% | 2,191,455 | 1.47 |
| 1971 | 2,077,291 | +38% | 1,716,420 | 1.21 |
| 1970 | 1,508,540 | +43% | 1,318,809 | 1.14 |
| 1969 | 1,056,607 | +61% | 906,073 | 1.17 |
| 1968 | 654,476 | −8.5% | 721,913 | 0.91 |
| 1967 | 715,606 | +20% | 612,115 | 1.17 |
| 1966 | 594,975 | +14% | 490,687 | 1.21 |
| 1965 | 523,176 | +72% | 431,834 | 1.21 |
| 1964 | 304,897 | −5.6% | 359,622 | 0.85 |
| 1963 | 322,915 | −6.4% | 339,796 | 0.95 |
| 1962 | 345,175 | +27% | 313,640 | 1.10 |
| 1961 | 271,488 | — | 240,919 | 1.13 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 98.8 million t USD 42.94 bn
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 99
- Imports
- 821,545 t USD 333 m
- Importer rank
- 23 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 Brazil?
Brazil produced 144 million t in 2024, 36.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Brazil rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Brazil was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of United States.
How has the production of soybeans in Brazil changed?
It rose by 67% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 152 million t in 2023.
What is the yield of soybeans in Brazil?
3.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (144 million t from 45.9 million ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Brazil export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 98.8 million t (USD 42.94 bn) and imports of 821,545 t (USD 333 m), 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.