Soybeans production in Kazakhstan
In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 207,503 t of soybeans, the 30th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.8%. The record was 282,185 t in 2019. Area harvested: 98,980 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 207,503 t
- World rank
- 30 of 102
- 10-year change
- −4.8%
- Record
- 282,185 t
- 2019
Soybeans in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.07% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 2.8 (−25%)
- kg per person
- 10.1
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- −4.8%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Colombia | 235,454 | 0.06% |
| 29 | Indonesia | 227,367 | 0.06% |
| 30 | Kazakhstan | 207,503 | 0.05% |
| 31 | Iran | 200,000 | 0.05% |
| 32 | North Korea | 180,000 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 207,503 | +1.8% | 98,980 | 2.10 |
| 2023 | 203,922 | −19% | 99,512 | 2.05 |
| 2022 | 250,385 | +5.3% | 127,992 | 1.96 |
| 2021 | 237,845 | −8.7% | 112,975 | 2.11 |
| 2020 | 260,639 | −7.6% | 125,073 | 2.08 |
| 2019 | 282,185 | +10% | 138,842 | 2.03 |
| 2018 | 255,437 | +1.2% | 123,623 | 2.07 |
| 2017 | 252,319 | +9.1% | 125,493 | 2.01 |
| 2016 | 231,168 | +4.9% | 106,098 | 2.18 |
| 2015 | 220,354 | +1.1% | 106,039 | 2.08 |
| 2014 | 217,906 | +7.2% | 116,374 | 1.87 |
| 2013 | 203,286 | +20% | 103,052 | 1.97 |
| 2012 | 169,764 | +27% | 84,341 | 2.01 |
| 2011 | 133,168 | +17% | 70,085 | 1.90 |
| 2010 | 113,890 | +21% | 61,600 | 1.85 |
| 2009 | 94,330 | +6.3% | 52,400 | 1.80 |
| 2008 | 88,710 | +6.5% | 51,200 | 1.73 |
| 2007 | 83,268 | +8.3% | 49,100 | 1.70 |
| 2006 | 76,920 | +23% | 46,400 | 1.66 |
| 2005 | 62,630 | +34% | 38,100 | 1.64 |
| 2004 | 46,670 | +23% | 31,900 | 1.46 |
| 2003 | 37,865 | +51% | 26,942 | 1.41 |
| 2002 | 25,090 | +189% | 16,777 | 1.50 |
| 2001 | 8,679 | +119% | 6,400 | 1.36 |
| 2000 | 3,970 | +1.8% | 3,500 | 1.13 |
| 1999 | 3,900 | +1.7% | 3,000 | 1.30 |
| 1998 | 3,834 | +16% | 2,870 | 1.34 |
| 1997 | 3,311 | +12% | 3,170 | 1.04 |
| 1996 | 2,953 | −21% | 3,500 | 0.84 |
| 1995 | 3,715 | −33% | 4,200 | 0.88 |
| 1994 | 5,510 | −6.0% | 5,700 | 0.97 |
| 1993 | 5,860 | −50% | 5,200 | 1.13 |
| 1992 | 11,800 | — | 9,900 | 1.19 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 40,479 t USD 15.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 29 of 99
- Imports
- 71,439 t USD 29.4 m
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 207,503 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Kazakhstan ranked 30th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Kazakhstan changed?
It fell by 4.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 282,185 t in 2019.
What is the yield of soybeans in Kazakhstan?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (207,503 t from 98,980 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Kazakhstan export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Kazakhstan reported exports of 40,479 t (USD 15.8 m) and imports of 71,439 t (USD 29.4 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.