Soybeans production in Mali
In 2024 Mali produced 22,814 t of soybeans, the 61st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 949%. The record was 23,726 t in 2023. Area harvested: 35,718 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 22,814 t
- World rank
- 61 of 102
- 10-year change
- +949%
- Record
- 23,726 t
- 2023
Soybeans in Mali, 1980–2024 (tonnes)
Mali compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 2.8 (−77%)
- kg per person
- 0.93
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +949%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Belize | 26,404 | 0.01% |
| 60 | Ecuador | 24,711 | 0.01% |
| 61 | Mali | 22,814 | 0.01% |
| 62 | Kenya | 17,417 | 0.00% |
| 63 | Thailand | 16,347 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,814 | −3.8% | 35,718 | 0.64 |
| 2023 | 23,726 | +18% | 39,390 | 0.60 |
| 2022 | 20,070 | +26% | 34,146 | 0.59 |
| 2021 | 15,904 | +8.3% | 22,282 | 0.71 |
| 2020 | 14,685 | +41% | 22,396 | 0.66 |
| 2019 | 10,440 | +56% | 16,964 | 0.62 |
| 2018 | 6,693 | +15% | 13,906 | 0.48 |
| 2017 | 5,801 | −51% | 13,874 | 0.42 |
| 2016 | 11,769 | +124% | 18,293 | 0.64 |
| 2015 | 5,261 | +142% | 9,759 | 0.54 |
| 2014 | 2,175 | −16% | 3,374 | 0.64 |
| 2013 | 2,580 | −24% | 3,574 | 0.72 |
| 2012 | 3,387 | +11% | 4,687 | 0.72 |
| 2011 | 3,049 | +63% | 4,258 | 0.72 |
| 2010 | 1,871 | −0.2% | 2,719 | 0.69 |
| 2009 | 1,874 | −3.3% | 2,987 | 0.63 |
| 2008 | 1,937 | −63% | 3,117 | 0.62 |
| 2007 | 5,188 | +159% | 4,271 | 1.21 |
| 2006 | 2,004 | −5.6% | 1,250 | 1.60 |
| 2005 | 2,124 | −15% | 1,237 | 1.72 |
| 2004 | 2,500 | +5.4% | 1,440 | 1.74 |
| 2003 | 2,373 | +5.1% | 1,414 | 1.68 |
| 2002 | 2,258 | +7.5% | 1,377 | 1.64 |
| 2001 | 2,100 | +1.2% | 1,300 | 1.62 |
| 2000 | 2,075 | +3.5% | 1,278 | 1.62 |
| 1999 | 2,004 | +0.2% | 1,221 | 1.64 |
| 1998 | 2,000 | +9.0% | 1,200 | 1.67 |
| 1997 | 1,835 | +4.3% | 1,109 | 1.65 |
| 1996 | 1,760 | −2.2% | 1,069 | 1.65 |
| 1995 | 1,800 | +12% | 1,100 | 1.64 |
| 1994 | 1,613 | −5.1% | 967 | 1.67 |
| 1993 | 1,700 | +17% | 1,000 | 1.70 |
| 1992 | 1,449 | +3.9% | 855 | 1.69 |
| 1991 | 1,395 | −7.0% | 827 | 1.69 |
| 1990 | 1,500 | +25% | 900 | 1.67 |
| 1989 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 750 | 1.60 |
| 1988 | 1,200 | +20% | 750 | 1.60 |
| 1987 | 1,000 | +25% | 600 | 1.67 |
| 1986 | 800 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.60 |
| 1985 | 800 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.60 |
| 1984 | 800 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.60 |
| 1983 | 800 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.60 |
| 1982 | 800 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.60 |
| 1981 | 800 | 0.0% | 500 | 1.60 |
| 1980 | 800 | — | 500 | 1.60 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 941 t USD 425,000
- Exporter rank
- 58 of 99
- Imports
- 150 t USD 11,000
- Importer rank
- 122 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 Mali?
Mali produced 22,814 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mali rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Mali ranked 61st of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Mali changed?
It rose by 949% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 23,726 t in 2023.
What is the yield of soybeans in Mali?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (22,814 t from 35,718 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Mali export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Mali reported exports of 941 t (USD 425,000) and imports of 150 t (USD 11,000), 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. 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.