Soybeans production in DR Congo
In 2024 DR Congo produced 28,401 t of soybeans, the 58th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 51,000 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 28,401 t
- World rank
- 58 of 102
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 28,401 t
- 2024
Soybeans in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
DR Congo compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 2.8 (−80%)
- kg per person
- 0.26
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Moldova | 31,555 | 0.01% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; DR Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,401 | +2.5% | 51,000 | 0.56 |
| 2023 | 27,695 | +2.5% | 50,000 | 0.55 |
| 2022 | 27,007 | +2.5% | 50,000 | 0.54 |
| 2021 | 26,336 | +2.5% | 49,000 | 0.54 |
| 2020 | 25,682 | +2.5% | 50,000 | 0.51 |
| 2019 | 25,044 | +2.5% | 48,000 | 0.52 |
| 2018 | 24,427 | +10% | 45,000 | 0.54 |
| 2017 | 22,150 | +2.5% | 45,000 | 0.49 |
| 2016 | 21,608 | +3.0% | 48,000 | 0.45 |
| 2015 | 20,981 | +0.2% | 46,000 | 0.46 |
| 2014 | 20,943 | +2.5% | 44,000 | 0.48 |
| 2013 | 20,434 | +1.9% | 42,000 | 0.49 |
| 2012 | 20,053 | +5.7% | 41,000 | 0.49 |
| 2011 | 18,977 | +4.1% | 39,146 | 0.48 |
| 2010 | 18,232 | +4.1% | 37,760 | 0.48 |
| 2009 | 17,517 | +4.1% | 36,273 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 16,830 | +4.1% | 34,845 | 0.48 |
| 2007 | 16,170 | +4.1% | 33,478 | 0.48 |
| 2006 | 15,530 | +4.1% | 32,153 | 0.48 |
| 2005 | 14,920 | +2.0% | 30,890 | 0.48 |
| 2004 | 14,630 | +2.7% | 30,290 | 0.48 |
| 2003 | 14,250 | +1.0% | 30,000 | 0.48 |
| 2002 | 14,108 | +11% | 29,208 | 0.48 |
| 2001 | 12,664 | +11% | 26,219 | 0.48 |
| 2000 | 11,368 | +11% | 23,536 | 0.48 |
| 1999 | 10,205 | +11% | 21,128 | 0.48 |
| 1998 | 9,161 | −31% | 18,970 | 0.48 |
| 1997 | 13,300 | +12% | 15,280 | 0.87 |
| 1996 | 11,919 | −34% | 24,680 | 0.48 |
| 1995 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 22,300 | 0.81 |
| 1994 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 18,000 | 0.94 |
| 1993 | 16,000 | +14% | 17,000 | 0.94 |
| 1992 | 14,000 | +6.3% | 15,000 | 0.93 |
| 1991 | 13,170 | +9.1% | 14,520 | 0.91 |
| 1990 | 12,070 | +9.1% | 13,310 | 0.91 |
| 1989 | 11,060 | +9.6% | 12,200 | 0.91 |
| 1988 | 10,090 | +29% | 10,800 | 0.93 |
| 1987 | 7,800 | +16% | 10,800 | 0.72 |
| 1986 | 6,740 | +87% | 9,300 | 0.72 |
| 1985 | 3,600 | −22% | 5,000 | 0.72 |
| 1984 | 4,600 | +2.2% | 5,700 | 0.81 |
| 1983 | 4,500 | −48% | 5,600 | 0.80 |
| 1982 | 8,600 | +3.6% | 10,800 | 0.80 |
| 1981 | 8,300 | +3.8% | 10,500 | 0.79 |
| 1980 | 8,000 | +2.6% | 10,300 | 0.78 |
| 1979 | 7,800 | 0.0% | 9,100 | 0.86 |
| 1978 | 7,800 | +18% | 9,100 | 0.86 |
| 1977 | 6,600 | +313% | 9,900 | 0.67 |
| 1976 | 1,600 | −5.9% | 2,100 | 0.76 |
| 1975 | 1,700 | −5.6% | 2,300 | 0.74 |
| 1974 | 1,800 | +5.9% | 2,200 | 0.82 |
| 1973 | 1,700 | −11% | 2,100 | 0.81 |
| 1972 | 1,900 | +12% | 2,300 | 0.83 |
| 1971 | 1,700 | +6.3% | 2,000 | 0.85 |
| 1970 | 1,600 | +6.7% | 1,900 | 0.84 |
| 1969 | 1,500 | −25% | 2,100 | 0.71 |
| 1968 | 2,000 | −7.5% | 2,900 | 0.69 |
| 1967 | 2,163 | +5.0% | 3,000 | 0.72 |
| 1966 | 2,060 | +3.0% | 3,000 | 0.69 |
| 1965 | 2,000 | −9.1% | 3,000 | 0.67 |
| 1964 | 2,200 | +55% | 3,000 | 0.73 |
| 1963 | 1,420 | +7.4% | 2,000 | 0.71 |
| 1962 | 1,322 | +12% | 2,000 | 0.66 |
| 1961 | 1,180 | — | 2,000 | 0.59 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 18 t USD 9,000
- Exporter rank
- 84 of 99
- Imports
- 145 t USD 127,000
- Importer rank
- 123 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 DR Congo?
DR Congo produced 28,401 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of soybeans?
DR Congo ranked 58th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in DR Congo changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of soybeans in DR Congo?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (28,401 t from 51,000 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does DR Congo export or import soya beans?
In 2024 DR Congo reported exports of 18 t (USD 9,000) and imports of 145 t (USD 127,000), 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. 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.