Soybeans production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 31,555 t of soybeans, the 56th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 71%. The record was 110,647 t in 2010. Area harvested: 25,879 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 31,555 t
- World rank
- 56 of 102
- 10-year change
- −71%
- Record
- 110,647 t
- 2010
Soybeans in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 2.8 (−56%)
- kg per person
- 10.4
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- −71%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Rwanda | 36,705 | 0.01% |
| 55 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 31,579 | 0.01% |
| 56 | Moldova | 31,555 | 0.01% |
| 57 | Nepal | 28,520 | 0.01% |
| 58 | DR Congo | 28,401 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,555 | −18% | 25,879 | 1.22 |
| 2023 | 38,419 | +19% | 24,778 | 1.55 |
| 2022 | 32,354 | −36% | 23,211 | 1.39 |
| 2021 | 50,523 | +51% | 21,338 | 2.37 |
| 2020 | 33,360 | −48% | 26,471 | 1.26 |
| 2019 | 64,239 | +11% | 37,076 | 1.73 |
| 2018 | 57,684 | +24% | 27,150 | 2.12 |
| 2017 | 46,524 | +10% | 33,295 | 1.40 |
| 2016 | 42,125 | −12% | 35,944 | 1.17 |
| 2015 | 47,894 | −56% | 65,971 | 0.73 |
| 2014 | 109,258 | +67% | 52,783 | 2.07 |
| 2013 | 65,475 | +36% | 39,396 | 1.66 |
| 2012 | 48,227 | −39% | 56,893 | 0.85 |
| 2011 | 78,721 | −29% | 57,662 | 1.37 |
| 2010 | 110,647 | +125% | 58,229 | 1.90 |
| 2009 | 49,157 | −15% | 44,016 | 1.12 |
| 2008 | 58,146 | +46% | 29,312 | 1.98 |
| 2007 | 39,774 | −50% | 39,162 | 1.02 |
| 2006 | 79,773 | +22% | 55,710 | 1.43 |
| 2005 | 65,592 | +63% | 36,222 | 1.81 |
| 2004 | 40,206 | +107% | 28,511 | 1.41 |
| 2003 | 19,396 | +54% | 18,223 | 1.06 |
| 2002 | 12,574 | +32% | 10,190 | 1.23 |
| 2001 | 9,511 | −18% | 9,394 | 1.01 |
| 2000 | 11,644 | −15% | 11,586 | 1.01 |
| 1999 | 13,657 | +129% | 16,954 | 0.81 |
| 1998 | 5,951 | +120% | 6,306 | 0.94 |
| 1997 | 2,702 | +9.7% | 2,280 | 1.19 |
| 1996 | 2,462 | −20% | 2,492 | 0.99 |
| 1995 | 3,094 | −23% | 3,619 | 0.85 |
| 1994 | 4,000 | −57% | 5,610 | 0.71 |
| 1993 | 9,287 | +17% | 9,340 | 0.99 |
| 1992 | 7,932 | — | 16,639 | 0.48 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 895 t USD 413,000
- Exporter rank
- 59 of 99
- Imports
- 34,829 t USD 16.1 m
- Importer rank
- 64 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 Moldova?
Moldova produced 31,555 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Moldova ranked 56th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Moldova changed?
It fell by 71% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 110,647 t in 2010.
What is the yield of soybeans in Moldova?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (31,555 t from 25,879 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Moldova export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 895 t (USD 413,000) and imports of 34,829 t (USD 16.1 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.