> 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.

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# 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, 20232.3 million t
World rank7 of 121
10-year change+2,990%
Record2.4 million t2021

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

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.1%0.12% in 2013
10-year change+2,990%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/thailand/) | 4,090,583 | 5.6% |
| 6 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/pakistan/) | 3,124,557 | 4.3% |
| 7 | **Denmark** | 2,255,545 | 3.1% |
| 8 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/mexico/) | 1,962,616 | 2.7% |
| 9 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/egypt/) | 1,518,352 | 2.1% |

[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; 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

Exports1,890 t USD 598,000
Exporter rank64 of 109
Imports111,398 t USD 19.7 m
Importer rank19 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 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

[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/)[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 Denmark

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/denmark/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/denmark/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/denmark/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/denmark/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/denmark/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/denmark/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/denmark/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/denmark/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/denmark/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/denmark/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/denmark/)
[Agricultural production in Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/country/denmark/)

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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