Molasses production in Ethiopia
In 2023 Ethiopia produced 134,454 t of molasses, the 43rd largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 255,000 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 134,454 t
- World rank
- 43 of 121
- 10-year change
- −19%
- Record
- 255,000 t
- 2020
Molasses in Ethiopia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.18%
- 0.26% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −19%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Costa Rica | 145,934 | 0.20% |
| 42 | Japan | 138,528 | 0.19% |
| 43 | Ethiopia | 134,454 | 0.18% |
| 44 | Belgium | 130,789 | 0.18% |
| 45 | Kenya | 123,011 | 0.17% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134,454 | +22% |
| 2022 | 110,008 | −56% |
| 2021 | 250,000 | −2.0% |
| 2020 | 255,000 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 240,000 | +71% |
| 2018 | 140,000 | −36% |
| 2017 | 220,000 | +47% |
| 2016 | 150,000 | +50% |
| 2015 | 100,000 | −41% |
| 2014 | 170,000 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 165,000 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 155,000 | +17% |
| 2011 | 132,000 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 130,000 | +12% |
| 2009 | 116,000 | −3.3% |
| 2008 | 120,000 | +20% |
| 2007 | 100,000 | −19% |
| 2006 | 123,000 | +16% |
| 2005 | 106,000 | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 98,000 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 95,000 | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 90,000 | −19% |
| 2001 | 111,000 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 107,000 | +65% |
| 1999 | 65,000 | +10% |
| 1998 | 59,000 | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 54,000 | −6.9% |
| 1996 | 58,000 | +32% |
| 1995 | 44,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 44,000 | −6.4% |
| 1993 | 47,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of molasses in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 134,454 t in 2023, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of molasses?
Ethiopia ranked 43rd of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Ethiopia changed?
It fell by 19% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 255,000 t in 2020.
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 Ethiopia 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.