Soybeans production in Italy
In 2024 Italy produced 1.1 million t of soybeans, the 14th largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 1.8 million t in 1990. Area harvested: 336,740 ha, yield 3.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1.1 million t
- World rank
- 14 of 102
- 10-year change
- +21%
- Record
- 1.8 million t
- 1990
Soybeans in Italy, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.28%
- 0.30% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.3
- world 2.8 (+20%)
- kg per person
- 19.0
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +21%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | South Africa | 1,848,000 | 0.46% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 1,150,000 | 0.29% |
| 14 | Italy | 1,125,580 | 0.28% |
| 15 | Benin | 652,454 | 0.16% |
| 16 | France | 398,540 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,125,580 | +2.7% | 336,740 | 3.34 |
| 2023 | 1,095,940 | +16% | 310,720 | 3.53 |
| 2022 | 943,400 | +2.2% | 342,530 | 2.75 |
| 2021 | 923,470 | −8.2% | 285,460 | 3.24 |
| 2020 | 1,005,630 | −3.6% | 256,130 | 3.93 |
| 2019 | 1,042,830 | −12% | 273,330 | 3.82 |
| 2018 | 1,186,350 | +16% | 326,590 | 3.63 |
| 2017 | 1,019,781 | −5.7% | 322,417 | 3.16 |
| 2016 | 1,081,340 | −3.2% | 288,060 | 3.75 |
| 2015 | 1,116,982 | +20% | 308,979 | 3.62 |
| 2014 | 933,140 | +49% | 232,867 | 4.01 |
| 2013 | 624,360 | +48% | 184,146 | 3.39 |
| 2012 | 422,130 | −25% | 152,993 | 2.76 |
| 2011 | 564,638 | +2.2% | 165,955 | 3.40 |
| 2010 | 552,500 | +18% | 159,500 | 3.46 |
| 2009 | 468,200 | +35% | 134,700 | 3.48 |
| 2008 | 346,245 | −15% | 107,795 | 3.21 |
| 2007 | 408,491 | −26% | 130,335 | 3.13 |
| 2006 | 551,292 | −0.3% | 177,909 | 3.10 |
| 2005 | 553,002 | +6.7% | 152,331 | 3.63 |
| 2004 | 518,139 | +31% | 150,368 | 3.45 |
| 2003 | 397,000 | −32% | 152,052 | 2.61 |
| 2002 | 587,000 | −34% | 152,021 | 3.86 |
| 2001 | 895,269 | −0.9% | 234,841 | 3.81 |
| 2000 | 903,490 | +3.8% | 252,647 | 3.58 |
| 1999 | 870,731 | −29% | 246,467 | 3.53 |
| 1998 | 1,230,720 | +7.4% | 351,235 | 3.50 |
| 1997 | 1,146,438 | +39% | 301,548 | 3.80 |
| 1996 | 825,527 | +13% | 223,414 | 3.70 |
| 1995 | 732,448 | +4.6% | 195,191 | 3.75 |
| 1994 | 700,015 | +20% | 208,953 | 3.35 |
| 1993 | 585,159 | −45% | 185,460 | 3.16 |
| 1992 | 1,064,777 | −24% | 340,011 | 3.13 |
| 1991 | 1,402,000 | −20% | 380,691 | 3.68 |
| 1990 | 1,750,500 | +7.8% | 521,169 | 3.36 |
| 1989 | 1,623,600 | +15% | 477,221 | 3.40 |
| 1988 | 1,408,200 | −11% | 432,024 | 3.26 |
| 1987 | 1,588,600 | +97% | 480,552 | 3.31 |
| 1986 | 806,070 | +181% | 232,393 | 3.47 |
| 1985 | 286,400 | +161% | 93,772 | 3.05 |
| 1984 | 109,700 | +86% | 36,082 | 3.04 |
| 1983 | 58,900 | +540% | 23,005 | 2.56 |
| 1982 | 9,200 | +945% | 2,966 | 3.10 |
| 1981 | 880 | +167% | 317 | 2.78 |
| 1980 | 330 | +74% | 125 | 2.64 |
| 1979 | 190 | +533% | 71 | 2.68 |
| 1978 | 30 | −73% | 12 | 2.50 |
| 1977 | 110 | −56% | 35 | 3.14 |
| 1976 | 250 | −49% | 91 | 2.75 |
| 1975 | 490 | −31% | 180 | 2.72 |
| 1974 | 710 | +71% | 266 | 2.67 |
| 1973 | 414 | +231% | 145 | 2.86 |
| 1972 | 125 | +0.8% | 62 | 2.02 |
| 1971 | 124 | −27% | 64 | 1.94 |
| 1970 | 170 | −6.1% | 83 | 2.05 |
| 1969 | 181 | −4.7% | 89 | 2.03 |
| 1968 | 190 | −16% | 97 | 1.96 |
| 1967 | 225 | +5.1% | 110 | 2.05 |
| 1966 | 214 | −8.9% | 110 | 1.95 |
| 1965 | 235 | −15% | 130 | 1.81 |
| 1964 | 275 | +7.8% | 150 | 1.83 |
| 1963 | 255 | −34% | 140 | 1.82 |
| 1962 | 385 | +12% | 216 | 1.78 |
| 1961 | 345 | — | 180 | 1.92 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 29,063 t USD 24.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 99
- Imports
- 2.5 million t USD 1.23 bn
- Importer rank
- 12 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 Italy?
Italy produced 1.1 million t in 2024, 0.28% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Italy ranked 14th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Italy changed?
It rose by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 1.8 million t in 1990.
What is the yield of soybeans in Italy?
3.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.1 million t from 336,740 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Italy export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 29,063 t (USD 24.6 m) and imports of 2.5 million t (USD 1.23 bn), 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.