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It is reported that during the fiscal year of 2018/19, soybean production in African countries will reach about 120,000 metric tons, and Ethiopia's soybean production has tripled compared with 13,000 metric tons in the fiscal year of 2011/12.
Soybean production has more than tripled from 35,000 metric tons in MY11/12 in Ethiopia, according to the publication.
Most of this growth in production was due to an increase in the area planted. About half of the total soybean production comes from a few relatively large-scale commercial operations, some of which are rotating or inter-planting soybeans with other crops. Improved yields also contributed to production increases.
The main soybean producing areas are in the western part of the country, in Oromia and Benishangul Gumuz, and, to a lesser extent, in the Amhara region. These areas are said to have vast fertile land and a favorable agro-climate suited to growing soybeans.
It is reported that soybean consumption in MY18/19 in Ethiopia will reach 43,000 metric tons.
About 95% of Ethiopia's soybean exports go to five countries including India, China, Vietnam, Canada, and Pakistan.
South Africa is the largest soybean producer in SSA, followed by Nigeria, Zambia, and Uganda. Along with Ethiopia other countries including Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ghana, and Sudan, have all experienced sizeable commercial soybean expansion.
