> In 2023 Honduras produced 149,273 t of molasses, the 40th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 21%.

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# Molasses production in Honduras

In 2023 Honduras produced 149,273 t of molasses, the 40th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 21%. The record was 210,000 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023149,273 t
World rank40 of 121
10-year change−21%
Record210,000 t2017

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

## Honduras compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.20%0.30% in 2013
10-year change−21%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/colombia/) | 173,680 | 0.24% |
| 39 | [Zambia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/zambia/) | 150,233 | 0.20% |
| 40 | **Honduras** | 149,273 | 0.20% |
| 41 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/costa-rica/) | 145,934 | 0.20% |
| 42 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/japan/) | 138,528 | 0.19% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 149,273 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 150,043 | +20% |
| 2021 | 124,547 | −36% |
| 2020 | 195,000 | −2.5% |
| 2019 | 200,000 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 199,000 | −5.2% |
| 2017 | 210,000 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 195,000 | −5.8% |
| 2015 | 207,000 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 199,000 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 190,000 | +14% |
| 2012 | 166,000 | +13% |
| 2011 | 147,000 | −5.2% |
| 2010 | 155,000 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 150,000 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 140,000 | −2.1% |
| 2007 | 143,000 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 138,000 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 137,000 | −2.1% |
| 2004 | 140,000 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 138,000 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 131,000 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 125,000 | −11% |
| 2000 | 140,000 | +56% |
| 1999 | 90,000 | −14% |
| 1998 | 105,000 | +11% |
| 1997 | 95,000 | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 88,000 | +17% |
| 1995 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 75,000 | +17% |
| 1993 | 64,000 | −22% |
| 1992 | 82,000 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 80,000 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 79,000 | +27% |
| 1989 | 62,000 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 62,000 | −4.6% |
| 1987 | 65,000 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 62,000 | −9.9% |
| 1985 | 68,839 | −11% |
| 1984 | 76,993 | −0.0% |
| 1983 | 77,000 | −11% |
| 1982 | 87,000 | −6.5% |
| 1981 | 93,000 | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 87,000 | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 82,600 | +38% |
| 1978 | 60,000 | +43% |
| 1977 | 42,000 | +45% |
| 1976 | 29,000 | −6.5% |
| 1975 | 31,000 | +12% |
| 1974 | 27,581 | +20% |
| 1973 | 23,000 | −3.6% |
| 1972 | 23,851 | −2.6% |
| 1971 | 24,500 | +14% |
| 1970 | 21,400 | −8.2% |
| 1969 | 23,300 | +45% |
| 1968 | 16,100 | −3.0% |
| 1967 | 16,600 | +20% |
| 1966 | 13,800 | +23% |
| 1965 | 11,200 | +9.8% |
| 1964 | 10,200 | +38% |
| 1963 | 7,400 | +35% |
| 1962 | 5,500 | −1.8% |
| 1961 | 5,600 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports154,071 t USD 25.3 m
Exporter rank13 of 109
Imports1 t USD 12,000
Importer rank149 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 Honduras?

Honduras produced 149,273 t in 2023, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Honduras ranked 40th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of molasses in Honduras changed?

It fell by 21% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 210,000 t in 2017.

### Does Honduras export or import molasses?

In 2024 Honduras reported exports of 154,071 t (USD 25.3 m) and imports of 1 t (USD 12,000), 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 Honduras 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 Honduras

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/honduras/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/honduras/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/honduras/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/honduras/)[Palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/honduras/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/honduras/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/honduras/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/honduras/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/honduras/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/honduras/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/honduras/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/honduras/)
[Agricultural production in Honduras](https://husfarm.com/production/country/honduras/)

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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