> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/dr-congo/

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# 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.

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Production, 202428,401 t
World rank58 of 102
10-year change+36%
Record28,401 t2024

## Soybeans in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## DR Congo compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.6world 2.8 (−80%)
kg per person0.26world 48.7
10-year change+36%world +30%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/moldova/) | 31,555 | 0.01% |
| 57 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/nepal/) | 28,520 | 0.01% |
| 58 | **DR Congo** | 28,401 | 0.01% |
| 59 | [Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/belize/) | 26,404 | 0.01% |
| 60 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/ecuador/) | 24,711 | 0.01% |

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

### Map of world production of soybeans

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports18 t USD 9,000
Exporter rank84 of 99
Imports145 t USD 127,000
Importer rank123 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](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/)

## 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

[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 DR Congo

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/dr-congo/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/dr-congo/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/dr-congo/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/dr-congo/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/dr-congo/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/dr-congo/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/dr-congo/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/dr-congo/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/dr-congo/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/dr-congo/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/dr-congo/)
[Agricultural production in DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/country/dr-congo/)

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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