> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2023499,302 t
World rank21 of 121
10-year change−13%
Record854,552 t1986

## Molasses in Argentina, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Argentina compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.68%0.91% in 2013
10-year change−13%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/guatemala/) | 620,285 | 0.85% |
| 20 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/philippines/) | 595,238 | 0.81% |
| 21 | **Argentina** | 499,302 | 0.68% |
| 22 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/poland/) | 488,191 | 0.67% |
| 23 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/peru/) | 386,904 | 0.53% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/)

### Map of world production of molasses

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Imports234 t USD 83,000
Importer rank98 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](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/)

## 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

[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/united-states/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/thailand/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/pakistan/)[Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/denmark/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/mexico/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/egypt/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/russia/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/indonesia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/france/)
[All countries producing molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/)

## Other products of Argentina

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/argentina/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/argentina/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/argentina/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/argentina/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/argentina/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/argentina/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/argentina/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/argentina/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/argentina/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/argentina/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/argentina/)
[Agricultural production in Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/country/argentina/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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