Molasses production in Jamaica
In 2023 Jamaica produced 28,055 t of molasses, the 78th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 49%. The record was 187,577 t in 1966.
- Production, 2023
- 28,055 t
- World rank
- 78 of 121
- 10-year change
- −49%
- Record
- 187,577 t
- 1966
Molasses in Jamaica, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Jamaica compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.09% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −49%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Switzerland | 30,455 | 0.04% |
| 77 | Croatia | 28,114 | 0.04% |
| 78 | Jamaica | 28,055 | 0.04% |
| 79 | Guyana | 27,375 | 0.04% |
| 80 | Moldova | 27,000 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Jamaica is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,055 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 27,825 | +12% |
| 2021 | 24,825 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | 25,000 | −17% |
| 2019 | 30,000 | −14% |
| 2018 | 35,000 | −36% |
| 2017 | 55,000 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 51,995 | −24% |
| 2015 | 68,124 | −5.0% |
| 2014 | 71,746 | +31% |
| 2013 | 54,879 | −4.0% |
| 2012 | 57,166 | −4.6% |
| 2011 | 59,951 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 57,814 | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 55,000 | −12% |
| 2008 | 62,654 | −20% |
| 2007 | 77,905 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 73,426 | +21% |
| 2005 | 60,927 | −23% |
| 2004 | 78,884 | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 72,631 | −8.8% |
| 2002 | 79,653 | −7.3% |
| 2001 | 85,900 | +13% |
| 2000 | 76,330 | −11% |
| 1999 | 86,070 | −15% |
| 1998 | 100,750 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 93,230 | −7.9% |
| 1996 | 101,180 | +12% |
| 1995 | 90,290 | −4.4% |
| 1994 | 94,485 | −7.8% |
| 1993 | 102,486 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 100,327 | −7.8% |
| 1991 | 108,760 | +18% |
| 1990 | 92,208 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 89,769 | −15% |
| 1988 | 105,770 | +45% |
| 1987 | 72,766 | −14% |
| 1986 | 84,408 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 82,507 | −8.4% |
| 1984 | 90,061 | −4.9% |
| 1983 | 94,730 | −3.9% |
| 1982 | 98,593 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 92,250 | −9.8% |
| 1980 | 102,317 | −6.6% |
| 1979 | 109,586 | −18% |
| 1978 | 133,243 | +13% |
| 1977 | 117,937 | −1.7% |
| 1976 | 120,013 | −1.3% |
| 1975 | 121,637 | −1.2% |
| 1974 | 123,133 | −6.4% |
| 1973 | 131,497 | −9.8% |
| 1972 | 145,826 | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 144,377 | −19% |
| 1970 | 178,220 | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 166,236 | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 165,769 | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 159,508 | −15% |
| 1966 | 187,577 | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 174,150 | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 162,910 | −0.6% |
| 1963 | 163,907 | +7.6% |
| 1962 | 152,359 | −14% |
| 1961 | 177,161 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10 t USD 14,000
- Exporter rank
- 93 of 109
- Imports
- 39,218 t USD 7.8 m
- Importer rank
- 28 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 Jamaica?
Jamaica produced 28,055 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Jamaica rank in the world for production of molasses?
Jamaica ranked 78th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Jamaica changed?
It fell by 49% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 187,577 t in 1966.
Does Jamaica export or import molasses?
In 2024 Jamaica reported exports of 10 t (USD 14,000) and imports of 39,218 t (USD 7.8 m), 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.