> In 2024 North Korea produced 180,000 t of soybeans, the 32nd largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 49%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/north-korea/

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# Soybeans production in North Korea

In 2024 North Korea produced 180,000 t of soybeans, the 32nd largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 49%. The record was 455,000 t in 1990. Area harvested: 156,000 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.

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Production, 2024180,000 t
World rank32 of 102
10-year change−49%
Record455,000 t1990

## Soybeans in North Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## North Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.05%0.11% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.2world 2.8 (−58%)
kg per person6.79world 48.7
10-year change−49%world +30%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/kazakhstan/) | 207,503 | 0.05% |
| 31 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/iran/) | 200,000 | 0.05% |
| 32 | **North Korea** | 180,000 | 0.05% |
| 33 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/turkey/) | 180,000 | 0.05% |
| 34 | [Zambia](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/zambia/) | 169,700 | 0.04% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 180,000 | 0.0% | 156,000 | 1.15 |
| 2023 | 180,000 | 0.0% | 156,000 | 1.15 |
| 2022 | 180,000 | −5.3% | 156,000 | 1.15 |
| 2021 | 190,000 | −17% | 165,000 | 1.15 |
| 2020 | 229,892 | −13% | 163,714 | 1.40 |
| 2019 | 263,920 | +95% | 154,869 | 1.70 |
| 2018 | 135,280 | −39% | 107,017 | 1.26 |
| 2017 | 223,325 | −21% | 149,800 | 1.49 |
| 2016 | 282,000 | −19% | 175,000 | 1.61 |
| 2015 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2014 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2013 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2012 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2011 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2010 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2009 | 350,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2008 | 350,000 | +1.4% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2007 | 345,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.15 |
| 2006 | 345,000 | +1.5% | 300,000 | 1.15 |
| 2005 | 340,000 | −2.9% | 295,000 | 1.15 |
| 2004 | 350,000 | −0.6% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 2003 | 352,000 | +0.6% | 307,000 | 1.15 |
| 2002 | 350,000 | +2.0% | 305,000 | 1.15 |
| 2001 | 343,000 | −2.0% | 300,000 | 1.14 |
| 2000 | 350,000 | +2.9% | 310,000 | 1.13 |
| 1999 | 340,000 | 0.0% | 300,000 | 1.13 |
| 1998 | 340,000 | −5.6% | 300,000 | 1.13 |
| 1997 | 360,000 | −10.0% | 305,000 | 1.18 |
| 1996 | 400,000 | +2.6% | 310,000 | 1.29 |
| 1995 | 390,000 | −2.5% | 310,000 | 1.26 |
| 1994 | 400,000 | +5.3% | 320,000 | 1.25 |
| 1993 | 380,000 | −5.0% | 316,000 | 1.20 |
| 1992 | 400,000 | −9.1% | 310,000 | 1.29 |
| 1991 | 440,000 | −3.3% | 352,000 | 1.25 |
| 1990 | 455,000 | +8.3% | 364,000 | 1.25 |
| 1989 | 420,000 | −6.3% | 340,000 | 1.24 |
| 1988 | 448,000 | +0.7% | 340,000 | 1.32 |
| 1987 | 445,000 | +3.0% | 340,000 | 1.31 |
| 1986 | 432,000 | +1.6% | 334,000 | 1.29 |
| 1985 | 425,000 | −3.4% | 330,000 | 1.29 |
| 1984 | 440,000 | +16% | 320,000 | 1.38 |
| 1983 | 380,000 | +5.6% | 315,000 | 1.21 |
| 1982 | 360,000 | +2.9% | 310,000 | 1.16 |
| 1981 | 350,000 | +2.9% | 300,000 | 1.17 |
| 1980 | 340,000 | +3.0% | 300,000 | 1.13 |
| 1979 | 330,000 | +3.1% | 300,000 | 1.10 |
| 1978 | 320,000 | +3.2% | 300,000 | 1.07 |
| 1977 | 310,000 | +3.3% | 300,000 | 1.03 |
| 1976 | 300,000 | +3.4% | 300,000 | 1.00 |
| 1975 | 290,000 | +3.6% | 296,000 | 0.98 |
| 1974 | 280,000 | +22% | 292,500 | 0.96 |
| 1973 | 230,000 | −13% | 289,000 | 0.80 |
| 1972 | 263,000 | −0.8% | 285,000 | 0.92 |
| 1971 | 265,000 | +3.9% | 281,000 | 0.94 |
| 1970 | 255,000 | +4.1% | 278,000 | 0.92 |
| 1969 | 245,000 | +2.1% | 274,000 | 0.89 |
| 1968 | 240,000 | +6.7% | 270,000 | 0.89 |
| 1967 | 225,000 | +7.1% | 266,000 | 0.85 |
| 1966 | 210,000 | +5.0% | 263,000 | 0.80 |
| 1965 | 200,000 | +5.3% | 340,000 | 0.59 |
| 1964 | 190,000 | +5.6% | 330,000 | 0.58 |
| 1963 | 180,000 | +2.9% | 320,000 | 0.56 |
| 1962 | 175,000 | +2.9% | 310,000 | 0.56 |
| 1961 | 170,000 | — | 300,000 | 0.57 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports5,000 t USD 3.5 m
Importer rank87 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 North Korea?

North Korea produced 180,000 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

North Korea ranked 32nd of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of soybeans in North Korea changed?

It fell by 49% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 455,000 t in 1990.

### What is the yield of soybeans in North Korea?

1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (180,000 t from 156,000 ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.

### Does North Korea export or import soya beans?

In 2024 North Korea reported no exports and imports of 5,000 t (USD 3.5 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 North Korea 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 North Korea

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-korea/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/north-korea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/north-korea/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/north-korea/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/north-korea/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/north-korea/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/north-korea/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/north-korea/)[Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/north-korea/)[Rabbit meat](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbit-meat/north-korea/)[Pears](https://husfarm.com/production/pears/north-korea/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/north-korea/)
[Agricultural production in North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-korea/)

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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