> In 2024 Laos produced 7,879 t of soybeans, the 68th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 54%.

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# Soybeans production in Laos

In 2024 Laos produced 7,879 t of soybeans, the 68th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 54%. The record was 19,425 t in 2009. Area harvested: 3,042 ha, yield 2.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 20247,879 t
World rank68 of 102
10-year change−54%
Record19,425 t2009

## Soybeans in Laos, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Laos compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.6world 2.8 (−6.7%)
kg per person1.01world 48.7
10-year change−54%world +30%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 66 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/venezuela/) | 11,057 | 0.00% |
| 67 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/spain/) | 10,940 | 0.00% |
| 68 | **Laos** | 7,879 | 0.00% |
| 69 | [Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/sierra-leone/) | 7,485 | 0.00% |
| 70 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/switzerland/) | 7,479 | 0.00% |

[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; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 7,879 | +4.5% | 3,042 | 2.59 |
| 2023 | 7,540 | +59% | 3,000 | 2.51 |
| 2022 | 4,745 | −25% | 1,918 | 2.47 |
| 2021 | 6,340 | −14% | 2,410 | 2.63 |
| 2020 | 7,381 | +45% | 3,081 | 2.40 |
| 2019 | 5,100 | −39% | 2,030 | 2.51 |
| 2018 | 8,380 | +5.3% | 4,730 | 1.77 |
| 2017 | 7,960 | −58% | 4,260 | 1.87 |
| 2016 | 19,130 | +2.4% | 12,070 | 1.58 |
| 2015 | 18,675 | +9.6% | 11,880 | 1.57 |
| 2014 | 17,035 | +23% | 10,970 | 1.55 |
| 2013 | 13,905 | +119% | 8,900 | 1.56 |
| 2012 | 6,360 | −54% | 3,885 | 1.64 |
| 2011 | 13,820 | +21% | 9,145 | 1.51 |
| 2010 | 11,435 | −41% | 7,235 | 1.58 |
| 2009 | 19,425 | +83% | 12,635 | 1.54 |
| 2008 | 10,595 | +1.3% | 8,485 | 1.25 |
| 2007 | 10,455 | −13% | 8,040 | 1.30 |
| 2006 | 11,950 | +7.7% | 8,920 | 1.34 |
| 2005 | 11,100 | +135% | 9,535 | 1.16 |
| 2004 | 4,720 | −39% | 5,620 | 0.84 |
| 2003 | 7,799 | +161% | 9,053 | 0.86 |
| 2002 | 2,992 | −0.3% | 3,565 | 0.84 |
| 2001 | 3,002 | −44% | 3,280 | 0.92 |
| 2000 | 5,403 | −7.6% | 6,400 | 0.84 |
| 1999 | 5,850 | +36% | 6,800 | 0.86 |
| 1998 | 4,300 | +87% | 5,872 | 0.73 |
| 1997 | 2,295 | −29% | 3,115 | 0.74 |
| 1996 | 3,245 | −33% | 3,575 | 0.91 |
| 1995 | 4,837 | −19% | 5,806 | 0.83 |
| 1994 | 5,990 | +32% | 6,265 | 0.96 |
| 1993 | 4,521 | −12% | 5,503 | 0.82 |
| 1992 | 5,147 | −6.4% | 6,117 | 0.84 |
| 1991 | 5,500 | +31% | 6,095 | 0.90 |
| 1990 | 4,210 | −15% | 5,110 | 0.82 |
| 1989 | 4,950 | +11% | 6,028 | 0.82 |
| 1988 | 4,447 | +19% | 5,891 | 0.75 |
| 1987 | 3,748 | +44% | 4,915 | 0.76 |
| 1986 | 2,601 | +26% | 3,453 | 0.75 |
| 1985 | 2,058 | −43% | 3,200 | 0.64 |
| 1984 | 3,626 | +2.5% | 5,180 | 0.70 |
| 1983 | 3,537 | −16% | 4,770 | 0.74 |
| 1982 | 4,220 | +8.2% | 5,606 | 0.75 |
| 1981 | 3,900 | +18% | 5,571 | 0.70 |
| 1980 | 3,298 | +4.0% | 4,780 | 0.69 |
| 1979 | 3,170 | −4.8% | 4,425 | 0.72 |
| 1978 | 3,330 | −25% | 4,750 | 0.70 |
| 1977 | 4,461 | +160% | 3,136 | 1.42 |
| 1976 | 1,718 | −49% | 2,976 | 0.58 |
| 1975 | 3,400 | −11% | 3,500 | 0.97 |
| 1974 | 3,800 | +1.3% | 3,900 | 0.97 |
| 1973 | 3,750 | 0.0% | 3,800 | 0.99 |
| 1972 | 3,750 | +2.7% | 3,800 | 0.99 |
| 1971 | 3,650 | −1.4% | 3,700 | 0.99 |
| 1970 | 3,700 | +5.7% | 3,700 | 1.00 |
| 1969 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 3,600 | 0.97 |
| 1968 | 3,500 | +2.9% | 3,600 | 0.97 |
| 1967 | 3,400 | +3.0% | 3,450 | 0.99 |
| 1966 | 3,300 | +3.1% | 3,400 | 0.97 |
| 1965 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 3,300 | 0.97 |
| 1964 | 3,200 | +1.6% | 3,300 | 0.97 |
| 1963 | 3,150 | +5.0% | 3,250 | 0.97 |
| 1962 | 3,000 | −3.2% | 3,120 | 0.96 |
| 1961 | 3,100 | — | 3,069 | 1.01 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports23 t USD 52,000
Exporter rank78 of 99
Imports1,165 t USD 657,000
Importer rank103 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 Laos?

Laos produced 7,879 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Laos ranked 68th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.

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

It fell by 54% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 19,425 t in 2009.

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

2.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,879 t from 3,042 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.

### Does Laos export or import soya beans?

In 2024 Laos reported exports of 23 t (USD 52,000) and imports of 1,165 t (USD 657,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Laos is imputed by FAO. 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 Laos

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/laos/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/laos/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/laos/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/laos/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/laos/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/laos/)[Natural rubber](https://husfarm.com/production/natural-rubber/laos/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/laos/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/laos/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/laos/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/laos/)
[Agricultural production in Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/country/laos/)

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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