> In 2024 Kenya produced 17,417 t of soybeans, the 62nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 636%.

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# Soybeans production in Kenya

In 2024 Kenya produced 17,417 t of soybeans, the 62nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 636%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 17,299 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.

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Production, 202417,417 t
World rank62 of 102
10-year change+636%
Record17,417 t2024

## Soybeans in Kenya, 1990–2024 (tonnes)

## Kenya compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.0world 2.8 (−64%)
kg per person0.31world 48.7
10-year change+636%world +30%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 60 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/ecuador/) | 24,711 | 0.01% |
| 61 | [Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/mali/) | 22,814 | 0.01% |
| 62 | **Kenya** | 17,417 | 0.00% |
| 63 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/thailand/) | 16,347 | 0.00% |
| 64 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/uzbekistan/) | 12,606 | 0.00% |

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

### Map of world production of soybeans

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Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 17,417 | +72% | 17,299 | 1.01 |
| 2023 | 10,100 | +23% | 11,313 | 0.89 |
| 2022 | 8,200 | +56% | 5,961 | 1.38 |
| 2021 | 5,259 | +119% | 4,662 | 1.13 |
| 2020 | 2,396 | 0.0% | 2,398 | 1.00 |
| 2019 | 2,396 | −0.1% | 2,398 | 1.00 |
| 2018 | 2,398 | −4.8% | 2,390 | 1.00 |
| 2017 | 2,518 | +25% | 2,405 | 1.05 |
| 2016 | 2,007 | −23% | 2,215 | 0.91 |
| 2015 | 2,603 | +9.9% | 2,761 | 0.94 |
| 2014 | 2,368 | −5.2% | 2,225 | 1.06 |
| 2013 | 2,498 | −13% | 2,045 | 1.22 |
| 2012 | 2,866 | +31% | 1,911 | 1.50 |
| 2011 | 2,181 | +42% | 1,734 | 1.26 |
| 2010 | 1,540 | −27% | 1,621 | 0.95 |
| 2009 | 2,110 | −2.0% | 2,950 | 0.72 |
| 2008 | 2,154 | +2.6% | 2,638 | 0.82 |
| 2007 | 2,100 | +1.1% | 2,500 | 0.84 |
| 2006 | 2,077 | −1.2% | 2,513 | 0.83 |
| 2005 | 2,103 | +0.2% | 2,449 | 0.86 |
| 2004 | 2,099 | +0.2% | 2,441 | 0.86 |
| 2003 | 2,094 | +0.3% | 2,434 | 0.86 |
| 2002 | 2,088 | +0.3% | 2,427 | 0.86 |
| 2001 | 2,081 | +0.3% | 2,420 | 0.86 |
| 2000 | 2,074 | −0.3% | 2,413 | 0.86 |
| 1999 | 2,081 | +0.3% | 2,529 | 0.82 |
| 1998 | 2,074 | +0.3% | 2,529 | 0.82 |
| 1997 | 2,067 | +0.3% | 2,529 | 0.82 |
| 1996 | 2,060 | +0.4% | 2,527 | 0.82 |
| 1995 | 2,052 | +0.4% | 2,525 | 0.81 |
| 1994 | 2,044 | +0.4% | 2,522 | 0.81 |
| 1993 | 2,035 | +0.4% | 2,519 | 0.81 |
| 1992 | 2,027 | +0.4% | 2,515 | 0.81 |
| 1991 | 2,018 | +0.9% | 2,511 | 0.80 |
| 1990 | 2,000 | — | 2,500 | 0.80 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports8,230 t USD 5.2 m
Importer rank79 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 Kenya?

Kenya produced 17,417 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of soybeans?

Kenya ranked 62nd of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of soybeans in Kenya changed?

It rose by 636% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### What is the yield of soybeans in Kenya?

1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (17,417 t from 17,299 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.

### Does Kenya export or import soya beans?

In 2024 Kenya reported no exports and imports of 8,230 t (USD 5.2 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

[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 Kenya

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/kenya/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/kenya/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/kenya/)[Tea leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/tea/kenya/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/kenya/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/kenya/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/kenya/)[Camel milk](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-milk/kenya/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/kenya/)[Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/kenya/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/kenya/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/kenya/)
[Agricultural production in Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/country/kenya/)

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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