Molasses production in Argentina
In 2023 Argentina produced 499,302 t of molasses, the 21st largest in the world (0.68% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 13%. The record was 854,552 t in 1986.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 499,302 t
- World rank
- 21 of 121
- 10-year change
- −13%
- Record
- 854,552 t
- 1986
Molasses in Argentina, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.68%
- 0.91% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −13%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Guatemala | 620,285 | 0.85% |
| 20 | Philippines | 595,238 | 0.81% |
| 21 | Argentina | 499,302 | 0.68% |
| 22 | Poland | 488,191 | 0.67% |
| 23 | Peru | 386,904 | 0.53% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 499,302 | −3.5% |
| 2022 | 517,655 | −6.2% |
| 2021 | 552,089 | −8.0% |
| 2020 | 600,000 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 575,000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 575,000 | −0.9% |
| 2017 | 580,000 | −9.4% |
| 2016 | 640,000 | −1.5% |
| 2015 | 650,000 | −3.0% |
| 2014 | 670,000 | +17% |
| 2013 | 575,000 | −17% |
| 2012 | 690,000 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 670,000 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 650,000 | −13% |
| 2009 | 750,000 | +10% |
| 2008 | 680,000 | −9.3% |
| 2007 | 750,000 | −0.7% |
| 2006 | 755,000 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 705,000 | +24% |
| 2004 | 570,000 | −8.1% |
| 2003 | 620,000 | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 565,000 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 557,000 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 540,000 | −7.7% |
| 1999 | 585,000 | −8.7% |
| 1998 | 641,000 | +11% |
| 1997 | 575,000 | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 535,000 | −21% |
| 1995 | 680,000 | +31% |
| 1994 | 520,000 | +12% |
| 1993 | 464,000 | −21% |
| 1992 | 585,000 | −14% |
| 1991 | 680,000 | +16% |
| 1990 | 584,000 | +31% |
| 1989 | 446,045 | −36% |
| 1988 | 691,848 | −14% |
| 1987 | 806,633 | −5.6% |
| 1986 | 854,552 | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 853,903 | +16% |
| 1984 | 734,862 | +32% |
| 1983 | 555,710 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 543,177 | −3.9% |
| 1981 | 565,132 | −14% |
| 1980 | 653,824 | −18% |
| 1979 | 793,321 | −1.1% |
| 1978 | 802,236 | +34% |
| 1977 | 599,546 | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 583,817 | −5.0% |
| 1975 | 614,495 | −11% |
| 1974 | 693,574 | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 671,614 | +43% |
| 1972 | 470,552 | +22% |
| 1971 | 384,836 | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 352,924 | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 328,002 | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 300,590 | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 287,635 | −29% |
| 1966 | 403,132 | −23% |
| 1965 | 521,962 | +14% |
| 1964 | 458,317 | +11% |
| 1963 | 414,485 | +18% |
| 1962 | 351,256 | +7.1% |
| 1961 | 327,916 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 234 t USD 83,000
- Importer rank
- 98 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 Argentina?
Argentina produced 499,302 t in 2023, 0.68% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of molasses?
Argentina ranked 21st of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Argentina changed?
It fell by 13% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 854,552 t in 1986.
Does Argentina export or import molasses?
In 2024 Argentina reported no exports and imports of 234 t (USD 83,000), 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 Argentina 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.