> In 2023 Iran produced 683,376 t of molasses, the 18th largest in the world (0.93% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 57%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/iran/

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# Molasses production in Iran

In 2023 Iran produced 683,376 t of molasses, the 18th largest in the world (0.93% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 57%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023683,376 t
World rank18 of 121
10-year change+57%
Record683,376 t2023

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

## Iran compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.93%0.69% in 2013
10-year change+57%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/south-africa/) | 745,271 | 1.0% |
| 17 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/ukraine/) | 689,256 | 0.94% |
| 18 | **Iran** | 683,376 | 0.93% |
| 19 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/guatemala/) | 620,285 | 0.85% |
| 20 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/philippines/) | 595,238 | 0.81% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 683,376 | +11% |
| 2022 | 616,937 | +93% |
| 2021 | 319,433 | −48% |
| 2020 | 620,000 | +51% |
| 2019 | 410,000 | −18% |
| 2018 | 500,000 | −6.5% |
| 2017 | 535,000 | +20% |
| 2016 | 445,000 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 415,000 | −17% |
| 2014 | 500,095 | +15% |
| 2013 | 434,849 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 417,949 | −9.3% |
| 2011 | 460,876 | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 419,237 | +73% |
| 2009 | 242,000 | −6.6% |
| 2008 | 259,000 | −41% |
| 2007 | 442,000 | −23% |
| 2006 | 575,000 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 543,000 | −9.5% |
| 2004 | 600,000 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 580,000 | +14% |
| 2002 | 510,000 | +29% |
| 2001 | 395,000 | −2.2% |
| 2000 | 404,000 | +21% |
| 1999 | 335,000 | −9.2% |
| 1998 | 369,000 | +11% |
| 1997 | 331,000 | +18% |
| 1996 | 280,000 | −27% |
| 1995 | 384,000 | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 364,000 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 359,000 | −8.2% |
| 1992 | 391,000 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 365,000 | +37% |
| 1990 | 267,000 | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 257,000 | −4.8% |
| 1988 | 270,000 | −9.1% |
| 1987 | 297,000 | −12% |
| 1986 | 339,000 | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 318,000 | +12% |
| 1984 | 283,000 | −4.1% |
| 1983 | 295,000 | −4.8% |
| 1982 | 310,000 | +29% |
| 1981 | 240,000 | −10% |
| 1980 | 267,000 | +24% |
| 1979 | 215,000 | −4.9% |
| 1978 | 226,000 | −5.8% |
| 1977 | 240,000 | −13% |
| 1976 | 275,000 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 270,000 | +16% |
| 1974 | 233,000 | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 222,000 | +10% |
| 1972 | 201,000 | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 196,000 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 180,000 | −1.1% |
| 1969 | 182,000 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 174,000 | +18% |
| 1967 | 147,000 | +15% |
| 1966 | 128,000 | +58% |
| 1965 | 81,100 | +37% |
| 1964 | 59,400 | −4.7% |
| 1963 | 62,300 | +12% |
| 1962 | 55,500 | +25% |
| 1961 | 44,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports52 t USD 81,000
Exporter rank84 of 109
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 Iran?

Iran produced 683,376 t in 2023, 0.93% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 18th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

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

It rose by 57% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Iran export or import molasses?

In 2024 Iran reported exports of 52 t (USD 81,000) and no imports, 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 Iran 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 Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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