> In 2023 DR Congo produced 35,028 t of molasses, the 73rd largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.1%.

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# Molasses production in DR Congo

In 2023 DR Congo produced 35,028 t of molasses, the 73rd largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.1%. The record was 35,028 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202335,028 t
World rank73 of 121
10-year change+0.1%
Record35,028 t2022

## Molasses in DR Congo, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## DR Congo compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.05%0.06% in 2013
10-year change+0.1%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 71 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/romania/) | 37,403 | 0.05% |
| 72 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/lithuania/) | 36,923 | 0.05% |
| 73 | **DR Congo** | 35,028 | 0.05% |
| 74 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/bangladesh/) | 32,739 | 0.04% |
| 75 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/hungary/) | 31,842 | 0.04% |

[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; DR Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 35,028 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 35,028 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 35,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 35,000 | +25% |
| 2012 | 28,000 | −6.7% |
| 2011 | 30,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 30,000 | −9.1% |
| 2009 | 33,000 | +10% |
| 2008 | 30,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 30,000 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 28,000 | +12% |
| 2005 | 25,110 | −1.2% |
| 2004 | 25,420 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 25,110 | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 23,560 | −1.3% |
| 2001 | 23,870 | −2.5% |
| 2000 | 24,490 | −1.3% |
| 1999 | 24,800 | +43% |
| 1998 | 17,360 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 17,050 | −38% |
| 1996 | 27,590 | −9.2% |
| 1995 | 30,380 | +13% |
| 1994 | 26,970 | −7.4% |
| 1993 | 29,140 | −3.1% |
| 1992 | 30,070 | −13% |
| 1991 | 34,720 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 33,480 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 33,480 | +10% |
| 1988 | 30,380 | +31% |
| 1987 | 23,250 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 21,700 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 21,084 | −2.2% |
| 1984 | 21,569 | +13% |
| 1983 | 19,006 | +17% |
| 1982 | 16,223 | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 14,956 | −1.0% |
| 1980 | 15,105 | −3.1% |
| 1979 | 15,592 | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 14,733 | −13% |
| 1977 | 16,873 | +18% |
| 1976 | 14,245 | −30% |
| 1975 | 20,414 | +10% |
| 1974 | 18,489 | +10% |
| 1973 | 16,807 | +20% |
| 1972 | 14,011 | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 13,474 | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 12,966 | −0.4% |
| 1969 | 13,020 | −0.2% |
| 1968 | 13,042 | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 12,258 | +23% |
| 1966 | 9,987 | −0.3% |
| 1965 | 10,015 | +11% |
| 1964 | 9,052 | −26% |
| 1963 | 12,276 | −5.7% |
| 1962 | 13,020 | +29% |
| 1961 | 10,106 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports30 t USD 5,000
Importer rank116 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 DR Congo?

DR Congo produced 35,028 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

DR Congo ranked 73rd of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of molasses in DR Congo changed?

It rose by 0.1% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 35,028 t in 2022.

### Does DR Congo export or import molasses?

In 2024 DR Congo reported no exports and imports of 30 t (USD 5,000), 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 DR Congo 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 DR Congo

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/dr-congo/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/dr-congo/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/dr-congo/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/dr-congo/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/dr-congo/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/dr-congo/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/dr-congo/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/dr-congo/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/dr-congo/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/dr-congo/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/dr-congo/)
[Agricultural production in DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/country/dr-congo/)

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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