> In 2023 China produced 5.2 million t of molasses, the 3rd largest in the world (7.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%.

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# Molasses production in China

In 2023 China produced 5.2 million t of molasses, the 3rd largest in the world (7.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in China](https://husfarm.com/country/china/)

Production, 20235.2 million t
World rank3 of 121
10-year change+14%
Record5.2 million t2023

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

## China compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total7.1%7.3% in 2013
10-year change+14%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/brazil/) | 18,301,393 | 25.0% |
| 2 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/india/) | 14,399,167 | 19.6% |
| 3 | **China** | 5,231,262 | 7.1% |
| 4 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/united-states/) | 4,378,715 | 6.0% |
| 5 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/thailand/) | 4,090,583 | 5.6% |

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

### Map of world production of molasses

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Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 5,231,262 | +10% |
| 2022 | 4,734,556 | +60% |
| 2021 | 2,960,607 | −24% |
| 2020 | 3,895,000 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 3,800,000 | −2.6% |
| 2018 | 3,900,000 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 3,850,000 | +10% |
| 2016 | 3,500,000 | +13% |
| 2015 | 3,100,000 | −14% |
| 2014 | 3,600,000 | −22% |
| 2013 | 4,600,000 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 4,500,000 | +13% |
| 2011 | 4,000,000 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 3,650,000 | −2.7% |
| 2009 | 3,750,000 | −14% |
| 2008 | 4,350,000 | −16% |
| 2007 | 5,194,000 | +26% |
| 2006 | 4,138,000 | +73% |
| 2005 | 2,395,000 | −2.9% |
| 2004 | 2,466,000 | −8.3% |
| 2003 | 2,690,000 | −18% |
| 2002 | 3,300,000 | +25% |
| 2001 | 2,635,000 | +35% |
| 2000 | 1,950,000 | −11% |
| 1999 | 2,180,000 | −23% |
| 1998 | 2,836,000 | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 2,635,000 | +21% |
| 1996 | 2,180,000 | −1.7% |
| 1995 | 2,218,000 | +18% |
| 1994 | 1,873,000 | −4.2% |
| 1993 | 1,956,000 | −20% |
| 1992 | 2,444,000 | −13% |
| 1991 | 2,800,000 | +32% |
| 1990 | 2,120,000 | +21% |
| 1989 | 1,748,000 | +14% |
| 1988 | 1,535,000 | +12% |
| 1987 | 1,365,000 | −10% |
| 1986 | 1,520,000 | −2.6% |
| 1985 | 1,560,000 | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 1,428,000 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 1,400,000 | +12% |
| 1982 | 1,250,000 | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 1,177,000 | +18% |
| 1980 | 1,000,000 | +16% |
| 1979 | 861,000 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 833,700 | +18% |
| 1977 | 707,000 | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 686,000 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 670,000 | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 655,000 | −4.8% |
| 1973 | 688,000 | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 656,000 | +23% |
| 1971 | 534,000 | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 530,000 | +18% |
| 1969 | 450,000 | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 437,000 | −18% |
| 1967 | 533,000 | +8.6% |
| 1966 | 491,000 | −8.7% |
| 1965 | 538,000 | +14% |
| 1964 | 471,000 | +147% |
| 1963 | 191,000 | +45% |
| 1962 | 132,000 | −2.9% |
| 1961 | 136,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports59 t USD 46,000
Exporter rank81 of 109
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 China?

China produced 5.2 million t in 2023, 7.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does China rank in the world for production of molasses?

China ranked 3rd of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of molasses in China changed?

It rose by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does China export or import molasses?

In 2024 China reported exports of 59 t (USD 46,000) and no imports, 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 China 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/)[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/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/australia/)
[All countries producing molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/)

## Other products of China

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/china/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/china/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/china/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/china/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/china/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/china/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/china/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/china/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/china/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/china/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/china/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/china/)
[Agricultural production in China](https://husfarm.com/production/country/china/)

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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