Soybeans production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 6.6 million t of soybeans, the 9th largest in the world (1.67% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 71%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 2.7 million ha, yield 2.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 6.6 million t
- World rank
- 9 of 102
- 10-year change
- +71%
- Record
- 6.6 million t
- 2024
Soybeans in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.7%
- 1.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.4
- world 2.8 (−12%)
- kg per person
- 175
- world 48.7
- 10-year change
- +71%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Canada | 7,568,013 | 1.9% |
| 8 | Russia | 7,000,000 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 6,635,180 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Bolivia | 3,216,440 | 0.81% |
| 11 | Uruguay | 3,065,000 | 0.77% |
Map of world production of soybeans
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,635,180 | +40% | 2,714,200 | 2.44 |
| 2023 | 4,742,550 | +38% | 1,834,000 | 2.59 |
| 2022 | 3,443,800 | −1.4% | 1,527,200 | 2.25 |
| 2021 | 3,493,200 | +25% | 1,322,900 | 2.64 |
| 2020 | 2,797,670 | −24% | 1,364,300 | 2.05 |
| 2019 | 3,698,710 | −17% | 1,612,800 | 2.29 |
| 2018 | 4,460,770 | +14% | 1,728,700 | 2.58 |
| 2017 | 3,899,370 | −8.8% | 1,981,900 | 1.97 |
| 2016 | 4,276,990 | +8.8% | 1,859,400 | 2.30 |
| 2015 | 3,930,600 | +1.3% | 2,135,600 | 1.84 |
| 2014 | 3,881,930 | +40% | 1,792,900 | 2.17 |
| 2013 | 2,774,300 | +15% | 1,351,030 | 2.05 |
| 2012 | 2,410,200 | +6.4% | 1,412,400 | 1.71 |
| 2011 | 2,264,400 | +35% | 1,110,300 | 2.04 |
| 2010 | 1,680,200 | +61% | 1,036,700 | 1.62 |
| 2009 | 1,043,500 | +28% | 622,500 | 1.68 |
| 2008 | 812,800 | +12% | 537,900 | 1.51 |
| 2007 | 722,600 | −19% | 583,100 | 1.24 |
| 2006 | 889,600 | +45% | 714,800 | 1.24 |
| 2005 | 612,600 | +69% | 421,700 | 1.45 |
| 2004 | 363,310 | +57% | 256,310 | 1.42 |
| 2003 | 231,800 | +86% | 189,600 | 1.22 |
| 2002 | 124,700 | +69% | 98,200 | 1.27 |
| 2001 | 73,900 | +15% | 73,000 | 1.01 |
| 2000 | 64,400 | +42% | 60,600 | 1.06 |
| 1999 | 45,380 | +28% | 42,280 | 1.07 |
| 1998 | 35,570 | +94% | 31,170 | 1.14 |
| 1997 | 18,340 | +22% | 13,520 | 1.36 |
| 1996 | 15,000 | −33% | 16,000 | 0.94 |
| 1995 | 22,300 | −29% | 23,040 | 0.97 |
| 1994 | 31,320 | −49% | 43,480 | 0.72 |
| 1993 | 61,000 | −20% | 70,000 | 0.87 |
| 1992 | 76,370 | — | 97,462 | 0.78 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3.4 million t USD 1.34 bn
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 99
- Imports
- 1,005 t USD 3.1 m
- Importer rank
- 105 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 6.6 million t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of soybeans?
Ukraine ranked 9th of 102 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 36.3% of the world total.
How has the production of soybeans in Ukraine changed?
It rose by 71% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +30% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of soybeans in Ukraine?
2.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (6.6 million t from 2.7 million ha), against a world average of 2.8 t/ha.
Does Ukraine export or import soya beans?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 3.4 million t (USD 1.34 bn) and imports of 1,005 t (USD 3.1 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.