Molasses production in Afghanistan
In 2023 Afghanistan produced 1,110 t of molasses, the 114th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 49%. The record was 7,425 t in 1975.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 1,110 t
- World rank
- 114 of 121
- 10-year change
- +49%
- Record
- 7,425 t
- 1975
Molasses in Afghanistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Afghanistan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +49%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Armenia | 2,117 | 0.00% |
| 113 | Suriname | 1,566 | 0.00% |
| 114 | Afghanistan | 1,110 | 0.00% |
| 115 | Albania | 772 | 0.00% |
| 116 | Malaysia | 403 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,110 | +15% |
| 2022 | 966 | −35% |
| 2021 | 1,496 | +337% |
| 2020 | 342 | −36% |
| 2019 | 534 | +66% |
| 2018 | 322 | +72% |
| 2017 | 187 | +51% |
| 2016 | 124 | −63% |
| 2015 | 334 | −54% |
| 2014 | 732 | −2.0% |
| 2013 | 747 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 721 | −5.0% |
| 2011 | 759 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 757 | −41% |
| 2009 | 1,275 | +14% |
| 2008 | 1,116 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 1,097 | +83% |
| 2006 | 600 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 600 | −20% |
| 2004 | 750 | +50% |
| 2003 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 500 | −9.1% |
| 1999 | 550 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 550 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 550 | +10% |
| 1996 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 500 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 500 | −50% |
| 1988 | 1,000 | −67% |
| 1987 | 3,000 | +50% |
| 1986 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 2,000 | +38% |
| 1980 | 1,450 | −69% |
| 1979 | 4,700 | −6.0% |
| 1978 | 5,000 | −17% |
| 1977 | 6,050 | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 6,045 | −19% |
| 1975 | 7,425 | +71% |
| 1974 | 4,330 | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 4,050 | −5.0% |
| 1972 | 4,265 | −12% |
| 1971 | 4,850 | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 4,650 | +41% |
| 1969 | 3,300 | +14% |
| 1968 | 2,900 | −29% |
| 1967 | 4,100 | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 3,850 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 3,800 | +145% |
| 1964 | 1,550 | −45% |
| 1963 | 2,811 | −7.0% |
| 1962 | 3,023 | +43% |
| 1961 | 2,120 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 9,000
- Exporter rank
- 98 of 109
- Imports
- 1 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 144 of 154
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of molasses in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan produced 1,110 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of molasses?
Afghanistan ranked 114th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Afghanistan changed?
It rose by 49% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 7,425 t in 1975.
Does Afghanistan export or import molasses?
In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 6 t (USD 9,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 4,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.