Molasses production in Canada
In 2023 Canada produced 40,000 t of molasses, the 67th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 167%. The record was 92,000 t in 1975.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 40,000 t
- World rank
- 67 of 121
- 10-year change
- +167%
- Record
- 92,000 t
- 1975
Molasses in Canada, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Canada compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +167%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Slovakia | 45,908 | 0.06% |
| 66 | Angola | 44,800 | 0.06% |
| 67 | Canada | 40,000 | 0.05% |
| 68 | Nepal | 39,125 | 0.05% |
| 69 | Cambodia | 38,824 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Canada is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,000 | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 37,342 | +33% |
| 2021 | 27,992 | +211% |
| 2020 | 9,000 | −47% |
| 2019 | 17,000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 17,000 | −5.6% |
| 2017 | 18,000 | +20% |
| 2016 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 15,000 | −25% |
| 2012 | 20,000 | −9.1% |
| 2011 | 22,000 | +22% |
| 2010 | 18,000 | +29% |
| 2009 | 14,000 | +17% |
| 2008 | 12,000 | −63% |
| 2007 | 32,000 | −11% |
| 2006 | 36,000 | +64% |
| 2005 | 22,000 | −12% |
| 2004 | 25,000 | +14% |
| 2003 | 22,000 | +69% |
| 2002 | 13,000 | −35% |
| 2001 | 20,000 | −55% |
| 2000 | 44,000 | +16% |
| 1999 | 38,000 | −14% |
| 1998 | 44,000 | +91% |
| 1997 | 23,000 | −49% |
| 1996 | 45,000 | −8.2% |
| 1995 | 49,000 | −9.3% |
| 1994 | 54,000 | +46% |
| 1993 | 37,000 | +12% |
| 1992 | 33,000 | −21% |
| 1991 | 42,000 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 41,000 | +28% |
| 1989 | 32,000 | −51% |
| 1988 | 65,000 | −17% |
| 1987 | 78,000 | −2.5% |
| 1986 | 80,000 | +158% |
| 1985 | 31,000 | −60% |
| 1984 | 78,000 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 78,000 | −1.3% |
| 1982 | 79,000 | −2.5% |
| 1981 | 81,000 | +14% |
| 1980 | 71,000 | −14% |
| 1979 | 83,000 | +14% |
| 1978 | 73,000 | −8.8% |
| 1977 | 80,000 | −3.6% |
| 1976 | 83,000 | −9.8% |
| 1975 | 92,000 | +33% |
| 1974 | 69,000 | +44% |
| 1973 | 48,000 | −20% |
| 1972 | 60,000 | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 56,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 56,000 | −15% |
| 1969 | 66,000 | −1.5% |
| 1968 | 67,000 | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 66,000 | −7.0% |
| 1966 | 71,000 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 70,000 | −11% |
| 1964 | 79,000 | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 78,000 | +16% |
| 1962 | 67,200 | +0.3% |
| 1961 | 67,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 137,941 t USD 37.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 14 of 109
- Imports
- 114,008 t USD 29.3 m
- Importer rank
- 18 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 Canada?
Canada produced 40,000 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Canada rank in the world for production of molasses?
Canada ranked 67th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Canada changed?
It rose by 167% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 92,000 t in 1975.
Does Canada export or import molasses?
In 2024 Canada reported exports of 137,941 t (USD 37.1 m) and imports of 114,008 t (USD 29.3 m), 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 Canada 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.