Molasses production in Denmark
In 2023 Denmark produced 2.3 million t of molasses, the 7th largest in the world (3.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2,990%. The record was 2.4 million t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2.3 million t
- World rank
- 7 of 121
- 10-year change
- +2,990%
- Record
- 2.4 million t
- 2021
Molasses in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Denmark compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.1%
- 0.12% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +2,990%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Thailand | 4,090,583 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Pakistan | 3,124,557 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Denmark | 2,255,545 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Mexico | 1,962,616 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Egypt | 1,518,352 | 2.1% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,255,545 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 2,194,146 | −9.9% |
| 2021 | 2,435,935 | +3,148% |
| 2020 | 75,000 | +12% |
| 2019 | 67,000 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 62,000 | −4.6% |
| 2017 | 65,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 65,000 | +30% |
| 2015 | 50,000 | −33% |
| 2014 | 75,000 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 73,000 | −2.7% |
| 2012 | 75,000 | −6.3% |
| 2011 | 80,000 | +14% |
| 2010 | 70,000 | −9.1% |
| 2009 | 77,000 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 73,000 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 72,000 | −5.3% |
| 2006 | 76,000 | −6.2% |
| 2005 | 81,000 | −9.0% |
| 2004 | 89,000 | −1.1% |
| 2003 | 90,000 | −15% |
| 2002 | 106,000 | −5.4% |
| 2001 | 112,000 | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 106,000 | −14% |
| 1999 | 123,000 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 121,000 | −12% |
| 1997 | 138,000 | +13% |
| 1996 | 122,000 | −3.9% |
| 1995 | 127,000 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 120,000 | −15% |
| 1993 | 141,856 | +16% |
| 1992 | 122,133 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 120,700 | −23% |
| 1990 | 155,950 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 152,134 | +12% |
| 1988 | 136,330 | +21% |
| 1987 | 113,001 | −14% |
| 1986 | 131,834 | −7.3% |
| 1985 | 142,158 | −6.4% |
| 1984 | 151,831 | +31% |
| 1983 | 116,101 | −29% |
| 1982 | 162,639 | +13% |
| 1981 | 144,271 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 138,686 | −0.6% |
| 1979 | 139,455 | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 131,971 | −19% |
| 1977 | 162,864 | +27% |
| 1976 | 127,985 | −6.2% |
| 1975 | 136,471 | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 126,508 | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 116,217 | +19% |
| 1972 | 97,573 | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 90,225 | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 84,960 | −1.8% |
| 1969 | 86,535 | −14% |
| 1968 | 100,935 | +5.7% |
| 1967 | 95,490 | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 90,405 | +13% |
| 1965 | 79,997 | −33% |
| 1964 | 119,187 | +23% |
| 1963 | 97,287 | +57% |
| 1962 | 61,805 | +2.8% |
| 1961 | 60,100 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,890 t USD 598,000
- Exporter rank
- 64 of 109
- Imports
- 111,398 t USD 19.7 m
- Importer rank
- 19 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 Denmark?
Denmark produced 2.3 million t in 2023, 3.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of molasses?
Denmark ranked 7th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Denmark changed?
It rose by 2,990% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 2.4 million t in 2021.
Does Denmark export or import molasses?
In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 1,890 t (USD 598,000) and imports of 111,398 t (USD 19.7 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 Denmark 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.