> In 2024 Malawi produced 305,000 t of soybeans, the 19th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 131%.

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# Soybeans production in Malawi

In 2024 Malawi produced 305,000 t of soybeans, the 19th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 131%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 260,000 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.

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Production, 2024305,000 t
World rank19 of 102
10-year change+131%
Record305,000 t2024

## Soybeans in Malawi, 2003–2024 (tonnes)

## Malawi compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.08%0.04% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.2world 2.8 (−58%)
kg per person14.1world 48.7
10-year change+131%world +30%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/serbia/) | 346,808 | 0.09% |
| 18 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/romania/) | 316,760 | 0.08% |
| 19 | **Malawi** | 305,000 | 0.08% |
| 20 | [Togo](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/togo/) | 284,342 | 0.07% |
| 21 | [Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/ghana/) | 270,000 | 0.07% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 305,000 | +30% | 260,000 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | 235,487 | −22% | 255,000 | 0.92 |
| 2022 | 303,084 | +15% | 245,634 | 1.23 |
| 2021 | 264,497 | +0.0% | 216,652 | 1.22 |
| 2020 | 264,372 | +0.3% | 210,000 | 1.26 |
| 2019 | 263,458 | +50% | 266,000 | 0.99 |
| 2018 | 175,475 | −16% | 178,823 | 0.98 |
| 2017 | 208,556 | +57% | 188,714 | 1.11 |
| 2016 | 132,417 | +9.5% | 149,689 | 0.88 |
| 2015 | 120,952 | −8.5% | 139,005 | 0.87 |
| 2014 | 132,185 | +18% | 121,913 | 1.08 |
| 2013 | 111,977 | +5.1% | 114,369 | 0.98 |
| 2012 | 106,592 | +41% | 102,167 | 1.04 |
| 2011 | 75,665 | +3.1% | 75,839 | 1.00 |
| 2010 | 73,356 | −14% | 75,186 | 0.98 |
| 2009 | 85,098 | +32% | 86,796 | 0.98 |
| 2008 | 64,489 | −9.5% | 73,942 | 0.87 |
| 2007 | 71,295 | +30% | 79,465 | 0.90 |
| 2006 | 55,000 | +38% | 72,000 | 0.76 |
| 2005 | 40,000 | −18% | 69,000 | 0.58 |
| 2004 | 49,000 | +20% | 76,000 | 0.64 |
| 2003 | 41,000 | — | 54,000 | 0.76 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports12,548 t USD 7.4 m
Exporter rank35 of 99
Imports2,165 t USD 1.8 m
Importer rank98 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 Malawi?

Malawi produced 305,000 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Malawi ranked 19th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.

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

It rose by 131% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (305,000 t from 260,000 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.

### Does Malawi export or import soya beans?

In 2024 Malawi reported exports of 12,548 t (USD 7.4 m) and imports of 2,165 t (USD 1.8 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; the 2024 figure for Malawi is from an external organisation. 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 Malawi

[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/malawi/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/malawi/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/malawi/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/malawi/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/malawi/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/malawi/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/malawi/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/malawi/)[Pigeon peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/pigeon-peas/malawi/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/malawi/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/malawi/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/malawi/)
[Agricultural production in Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/country/malawi/)

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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