Published: 21 October 2025Economy
India's 2025-26 Soybean Production Projected at 142.66 Lakh Tonnes
Official ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute market intelligence, citing UPAg first advance estimates, projects India's soybean production for 2025-26 at 142.66 lakh tonnes from 123.53 lakh ha. This is 6.56% below the 2024-25 estimate of 152.68 lakh tonnes from 129.52 lakh ha.
The same official table estimates Rajasthan's soybean area at 9.80 lakh ha in 2025-26, a 14.80% decline from the previous year. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan remain major soybean states by area, but the article's earlier Hadoti-region 12% contraction and 20% Madhya Pradesh yield-decline claims could not be confirmed from allowed sources. Any soybean shortfall matters for edible oils because PIB states that around 60% of edible oils consumed in India are met through imports.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to India's soybean production in 2025?
India's soybean production fell to a **five-year low of 105.4 lakh tonnes** in 2025, caused by erratic monsoon rainfall, pest attacks, and unfavourable growing conditions in major soybean-producing states.
What is the five-year low figure for India's soybean production?
India's soybean production hit a **five-year low of 105.4 lakh tonnes** in 2025, significantly below the production levels of previous years and impacting the oilseed supply chain and soybean meal exports.
Which states are major soybean producers in India?
The major soybean-producing states in India are **Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan**, which together account for over 90% of India's total soybean output, making weather conditions in these states critical for national production.
Why did India's soybean production fall to a five-year low?
India's soybean production declined to a five-year low due to **erratic monsoon distribution, excess rainfall in some areas, drought stress in others, and pest/disease outbreaks** affecting crop quality and yield in key producing states.
What impact does the soybean production fall have on India's oilseed sector?
The decline to **105.4 lakh tonnes** will tighten domestic soybean meal and soybean oil supplies, potentially **increasing edible oil import dependence** and affecting poultry feed costs, since soybean meal is the primary protein ingredient.
