Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 22, Production of non-GMO soy food beans in the United States remained steady over the past year, continuing to make up most of the country’s non-GMO soybean acreage, according to a report from the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC).

In 2025, US growers planted 2.22 million acres of non-GMO soybeans designated for food use, with 1.67 million acres produced under contract. This category accounted for about 2% of all soybeans produced nationwide, nearly unchanged from 2024. The report, which builds on data from the US Department of Agriculture, offers a more detailed view of non-GMO soybean acreage and trends across the country.

With Chicago Board of Trade soybean prices stable at around $10 per bushel, producing non-GMO soy food beans has become increasingly appealing for farmers seeking higher returns, the USSEC said. Among those producing under contract, the share of non-GMO acreage dedicated to soy food beans rose from 65% in 2024 to 67% in 2025.

“These insights into the non-GMO soybean market help USSEC members and US soy customers understand production trends,” said Will McNair, director of USSEC Soy Foods, Oil and Global Team Development. “They can also inform efforts to increase the supply of non-GMO soybeans raised for soy food production. I encourage all those involved in the industry to use the Non-GMO Soybean Report as a tool to inform future planning.”

Farmers reported an average farm gate premium of $2.53 per bushel in 2025 for non-GMO soy food beans. This figure represents the overall average across different varieties, including those used for tofu, soy milk, and natto beans, but does not necessarily reflect the actual premiums paid by buyers, the report noted.

Exports continue to play a key role in driving the US non-GMO soy food beans market, as many of the varieties are cultivated for traditional Asian soy food products. The main applications of US-grown soy food beans include tofu (41% of acres), soy milk (21%), natto (14%), miso (9%), and soy sauce (6%).

Japan, Korea, and Taiwan remain the largest export destinations, while demand is gradually increasing in smaller Southeast Asian markets and among US domestic buyers. According to the USSEC, these trends highlight the continued stability and export-oriented nature of the non-GMO soy food beans industry, reflecting consistent global demand for soy-based foods.