Top 10 Soybean Producing States in India

Soybean is the major kharif crop of India. Its seeds are a source of oil for cooking, and the crushed meal is used to feed poultry and cattle. According to the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA), India produced around 110.27 lakh tons of soybeans from 112.14 lakh hectares in Kharif 2025. 

Top 10 Soybean-Producing States in India

The top 10 soybean-producing states in India are as follows. 

1. Maharashtra 

Maharashtra is the largest soybean-producing state in India and had a record production of 52.23 lakh tons in 2025.

• Latur and Amravati divisions grow the most.
• Its yield of 1,169 kg per hectare is the best among the large producers.

2. Madhya Pradesh 

Madhya Pradesh is the second-highest soybean-producing state in India, with an annual production of 5.38 million tonnes.  

• Ujjain, Dewas, Sehore, Rajgarh, and Dhar are key districts.

3. Rajasthan 

Rajasthan is the third largest soybean-producing state in India, with an annual production of 6.39 lakh tons.

• Most of the crop comes from the Hadoti belt, mainly Baran, Jhalawar, and Kota.
• Its yield is about 705 kg per hectare.

4. Karnataka

Karnataka ranks fourth, with a production of 3.65 lakh tonnes from about 4.22 lakh hectares.

1. Bidar and Belagavi in north Karnataka are the major soybean districts.
2. Farmers here get around 865 kg per hectare.

5. Gujarat

Gujarat ranks fifth in soybean production, with a total of 2.43 lakh tonnes.

• The crop is grown on about 2.78 lakh hectares.
• Its yield is around 875 kg per hectare. 

6. Telangana

Telangana ranks sixth in our list of the top 10 soybean-producing states in India with a production of 1.25 lakh tonnes.

• Adilabad, Nirmal, and Nizamabad districts grow most of the crop.
• About 1.45 lakh hectares are under soybeans in the state.

7. Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is seventh, with about 18,500 tonnes.

• Soybeans are grown on roughly 27,000 hectares of this state. 
• Yields average around 685 kg per hectare.

8. Nagaland

Nagaland is the eighth largest producing state.

• Soybean is part of the local diet, used in fermented foods like akhuni.

9. Bihar

Bihar produces soybean on a small scale.

• It is a minor kharif crop here, grown on limited patches of land.

10. Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has only small soybean-growing pockets.

• Most of it comes from the Bundelkhand region, near the Madhya Pradesh border.

Which Season Is Best for Soybean Cultivation in India?

The best time to plant soybean in India is between the third week of June and the first week of July. Soybean is a kharif crop, and this is the best time for the kharif crops. 

• Farmers should wait until the monsoon has brought at least 100 mm of rain and the soil has enough moisture. 
• Sowing after mid-July usually lowers yield. 
• The crop grows best at 26 to 30°C in well-drained black or loamy soil. 

Factors Affecting Soybean Production in India

Here is what impacts the soybean production in India. 

• Rainfall: Most soybean is grown without irrigation. A long dry spell at flowering or pod filling cuts yield, and heavy rain can drown young plants.
• Pests and diseases: Yellow mosaic virus, girdle beetle, and stem fly cause big losses if they are not controlled early.
• Seed quality: Soybean seed germination is short. Test seeds before sowing, treat with fungicide and Rhizobium culture.
• SoBBF: Broad-bed furrow sowing with a tractor-drawn planter removes excess water during heavy rain and retains moisture during dry spells.

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