Soybeans production in Mozambique
In 2024 Mozambique produced 70,000 t of soybeans, the 46th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 130,000 t in 2022. Area harvested: 60,000 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 70,000 t
- World rank
- 46 of 102
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 130,000 t
- 2022
Soybeans in Mozambique, 2016–2024 (tonnes)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 2.8 (−58%)
- kg per person
- 2.02
- world 48.7
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Egypt | 75,000 | 0.02% |
| 45 | Czechia | 73,670 | 0.02% |
| 46 | Mozambique | 70,000 | 0.02% |
| 47 | Zimbabwe | 69,291 | 0.02% |
| 48 | Australia | 65,300 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70,000 | +17% | 60,000 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | 60,000 | −54% | 55,000 | 1.09 |
| 2022 | 130,000 | +160% | 80,000 | 1.63 |
| 2021 | 50,000 | −57% | 40,000 | 1.25 |
| 2020 | 115,000 | +53% | 70,000 | 1.64 |
| 2019 | 75,000 | +36% | 45,000 | 1.67 |
| 2018 | 55,000 | +10% | 39,000 | 1.41 |
| 2017 | 50,000 | −9.1% | 38,000 | 1.32 |
| 2016 | 55,000 | — | 41,000 | 1.34 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 20,457 t USD 3.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 31 of 99
- Imports
- 8,600 t USD 30.5 m
- Importer rank
- 77 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique produced 70,000 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Mozambique ranked 46th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
What is the yield of soybeans in Mozambique?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (70,000 t from 60,000 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Mozambique export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 20,457 t (USD 3.9 m) and imports of 8,600 t (USD 30.5 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 Mozambique is from an external organisation. 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.