Molasses production in Guatemala
In 2023 Guatemala produced 620,285 t of molasses, the 19th largest in the world (0.85% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 17%. The record was 774,810 t in 2015.
- Production, 2023
- 620,285 t
- World rank
- 19 of 121
- 10-year change
- −17%
- Record
- 774,810 t
- 2015
Molasses in Guatemala, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Guatemala compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.85%
- 1.2% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −17%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Ukraine | 689,256 | 0.94% |
| 18 | Iran | 683,376 | 0.93% |
| 19 | Guatemala | 620,285 | 0.85% |
| 20 | Philippines | 595,238 | 0.81% |
| 21 | Argentina | 499,302 | 0.68% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Guatemala is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 620,285 | −4.1% |
| 2022 | 646,579 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 628,441 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 671,800 | −6.3% |
| 2019 | 717,000 | −1.8% |
| 2018 | 729,969 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 701,710 | −4.8% |
| 2016 | 737,292 | −4.8% |
| 2015 | 774,810 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 747,140 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 746,679 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 732,903 | +50% |
| 2011 | 487,629 | −18% |
| 2010 | 592,184 | +18% |
| 2009 | 503,325 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 490,841 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 483,007 | +18% |
| 2006 | 409,703 | −7.1% |
| 2005 | 441,073 | −39% |
| 2004 | 722,000 | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 668,000 | +15% |
| 2002 | 581,000 | +17% |
| 2001 | 497,000 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 464,000 | −14% |
| 1999 | 542,000 | −17% |
| 1998 | 653,000 | +22% |
| 1997 | 536,000 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 520,000 | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 483,000 | +20% |
| 1994 | 403,000 | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 386,000 | −6.3% |
| 1992 | 411,817 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 393,286 | +12% |
| 1990 | 349,740 | +18% |
| 1989 | 295,950 | −6.6% |
| 1988 | 316,843 | +18% |
| 1987 | 268,845 | +54% |
| 1986 | 174,320 | −2.8% |
| 1985 | 179,430 | −20% |
| 1984 | 222,960 | −8.9% |
| 1983 | 244,855 | −11% |
| 1982 | 275,650 | +22% |
| 1981 | 225,540 | +35% |
| 1980 | 167,525 | +11% |
| 1979 | 150,960 | −22% |
| 1978 | 194,000 | −13% |
| 1977 | 223,000 | −4.9% |
| 1976 | 234,487 | +48% |
| 1975 | 158,686 | +9.3% |
| 1974 | 145,161 | +15% |
| 1973 | 126,000 | +38% |
| 1972 | 91,000 | +32% |
| 1971 | 69,000 | −1.4% |
| 1970 | 70,000 | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 68,900 | +26% |
| 1968 | 54,600 | −18% |
| 1967 | 66,200 | +12% |
| 1966 | 59,000 | +29% |
| 1965 | 45,700 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 45,300 | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 41,200 | +13% |
| 1962 | 36,500 | +39% |
| 1961 | 26,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 437,390 t USD 82.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 109
- Imports
- 3,499 t USD 169,000
- Importer rank
- 57 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 Guatemala?
Guatemala produced 620,285 t in 2023, 0.85% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Guatemala rank in the world for production of molasses?
Guatemala ranked 19th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Guatemala changed?
It fell by 17% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 774,810 t in 2015.
Does Guatemala export or import molasses?
In 2024 Guatemala reported exports of 437,390 t (USD 82.9 m) and imports of 3,499 t (USD 169,000), 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. 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.