Zambia produced 169.7 thousand tonnes of Soya Beans in 2024, a 51.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,754 hg/ha, 10% below the Africa average of 11,922 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 111.9 | 18,409 | 60.8 |
| 2011 | 116.5 | 19,427 | 60 |
| 2012 | 203 | 23,941 | 84.8 |
| 2013 | 261.1 | 21,513 | 121.4 |
| 2014 | 214.2 | 18,827 | 113.8 |
| 2015 | 226.3 | 20,196 | 112.1 |
| 2016 | 267.5 | 19,409 | 137.8 |
| 2017 | 351.4 | 15,594 | 225.4 |
| 2018 | 302.7 | 15,772 | 191.9 |
| 2019 | 281.4 | 14,336 | 196.3 |
| 2020 | 296.9 | 14,053 | 211.3 |
| 2021 | 411.1 | 13,208 | 311.3 |
| 2022 | 475.4 | 12,686 | 374.7 |
| 2023 | 760.1 | 12,586 | 603.9 |
| 2024 | 169.7 | 10,754 | 157.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.