Ghana's soybean production has shown periodic volatility and an overall average increase in recent years. In 2023, production stood at 161.0 thousand metric tons, marking a 0.63% increase year-on-year. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged 1.16%. Notably, production saw significant jumps in 2017 (+18.88%) and declines in 2018 (-10.59%) and 2020 (-4.39%). The forecasted data predicts a gradual rise in soybean production, reaching 166.7 thousand metric tons by 2028 with a CAGR of 0.55% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Climate change impacts affecting crop yield stability.
- Technological advancements in agriculture improving production efficiency.
- Government policies and subsidies aimed at boosting soybean farming.
- Economic factors influencing the investment and resource allocation in the agriculture sector.