Here are the top 10 soybean producing countries based on the latest data available (2021):
- United States – 121 million metric tons
- Brazil – 141 million metric tons
- Argentina – 43 million metric tons
- China – 16 million metric tons
- India – 10 million metric tons
- Paraguay – 9 million metric tons
- Canada – 6 million metric tons
- Uruguay – 3 million metric tons
- Bolivia – 2 million metric tons
- Russia – 2 million metric tons
It’s worth noting that soybeans are one of the most important crops in the world, and are used for a variety of purposes, including animal feed, vegetable oil, and biodiesel production. The United States and Brazil are by far the largest producers, accounting for over 70% of the world’s soybean production.
Top 10 Soybean Producing Countries 2016 |
| Rank | Country | Production in tonnes, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 106,877,870 |
| 2 | Brazil | 86,760,520 |
| 3 | Argentina | 53,397,715 |
| 4 | China | 12,155,173 |
| 5 | India | 10,528,000 |
| 6 | Paraguay | 9,975,000 |
| 7 | Canada | 6,048,600 |
| 8 | Ukraine | 3,881,930 |
| 9 | Uruguay | 3,162,800 |
| 10 | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2,878,179 |
Top 10 Agriculture Map |