Benin produced 652.5 thousand tonnes of Soya Beans in 2024, a 935.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,225 hg/ha, 14% below the Africa average of 11,922 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63 | 8,880 | 70.9 |
| 2011 | 67.2 | 8,996 | 74.6 |
| 2012 | 71.2 | 8,938 | 79.7 |
| 2013 | 75.2 | 8,938 | 84.1 |
| 2014 | 99.7 | 10,200 | 97.8 |
| 2015 | 139.9 | 9,196 | 152.1 |
| 2016 | 156.9 | 10,244 | 153.2 |
| 2017 | 164.8 | 10,524 | 156.6 |
| 2018 | 222 | 11,108 | 199.8 |
| 2019 | 257 | 13,357 | 192.4 |
| 2020 | 254 | 12,475 | 203.6 |
| 2021 | 291.3 | 12,504 | 233 |
| 2022 | 306.2 | 10,893 | 281.1 |
| 2023 | 520.9 | 10,038 | 519 |
| 2024 | 652.5 | 10,225 | 638.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.