- Record Harvest: Tambov Region harvested 750,000 tons of soybeans in 2025, up 320,000 tons year-on-year.
- Yield Surge: Average yields rose 53% to 28.6 centners/ha from 18.7 centners/ha in 2024.
- National Standing: Region ranks second in Russia for largest soybean yield increase and remains a top national producer.
- Price Impact: Neutral to bearish implications for Black Sea soybean and derivative prices amid stronger Russian supply.
Tambov Soybean Market Update
Farmers in Russia’s Tambov Region completed a record soybean harvest exceeding 750,000 tons in 2025, according to the Center for Agroanalytics of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. The crop was collected from 262,000 hectares, delivering average yields of 28.6 centners per hectare, a 53% improvement versus 18.7 centners per hectare in 2024. This translates into a 320,000-ton production increase year-on-year.
The expansion cements Tambov’s role as a key soybean hub: the region is now the second-largest contributor to Russia’s soybean yield growth, with leading municipal districts including Rzhakinsky, Tambovsky, Staroyuryevsky, and Mordovsky. Based on 2024 results, Tambov Oblast ranked third in the Central Federal District and fourth nationally among Russia’s top soybean-producing regions.
Production and Yield Data
| Indicator | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Harvest (tons) | 430,000 | 750,000 | +320,000 |
| Harvested Area (ha) | n/a | 262,000 | n/a |
| Yield (centners/ha) | 18.7 | 28.6 | +53% |
| National Yield Increase Rank | n/a | 2nd | Improved |
Market Impact and Price Outlook
Neutral to Bearish for Black Sea Soybeans. The sharp rise in Tambov’s soybean output strengthens Russia’s domestic supply base, which may curb import demand and increase exportable surplus from the broader Black Sea region. This is likely to exert neutral to mildly bearish pressure on regional soybean prices, especially during the post-harvest marketing window.
The 53% yield gain underscores successful agronomic practices and potential for continued area and productivity growth in Russian soybeans. If higher bean availability is matched by increased crushing capacity, Russian soybean meal and oil exports could expand, influencing pricing for derivative products across neighboring markets. Traders should track crush margins, capacity utilization, and any logistics constraints in key producing districts such as Rzhakinsky, Tambovsky, Staroyuryevsky, and Mordovsky.
Source: Market Data
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