Molasses production in Laos
In 2023 Laos produced 51,667 t of molasses, the 61st largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 66%. The record was 94,033 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 51,667 t
- World rank
- 61 of 121
- 10-year change
- +66%
- Record
- 94,033 t
- 2017
Molasses in Laos, 2005–2023 (tonnes)
Laos compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.05% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +66%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Italy | 55,319 | 0.08% |
| 60 | Belize | 54,788 | 0.07% |
| 61 | Laos | 51,667 | 0.07% |
| 62 | Paraguay | 49,929 | 0.07% |
| 63 | Panama | 49,448 | 0.07% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51,667 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 50,000 | −1.3% |
| 2021 | 50,667 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 48,333 | −41% |
| 2019 | 81,675 | −11% |
| 2018 | 91,347 | −2.9% |
| 2017 | 94,033 | +40% |
| 2016 | 67,167 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 67,167 | +32% |
| 2014 | 51,047 | +64% |
| 2013 | 31,160 | +59% |
| 2012 | 19,565 | −2.4% |
| 2011 | 20,038 | +13% |
| 2010 | 17,755 | +944% |
| 2009 | 1,700 | +89% |
| 2008 | 900 | +33% |
| 2007 | 675 | +1,250% |
| 2006 | 50 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 50 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 30,947 t USD 4.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 31 of 109
- Imports
- 30 t USD 120,000
- Importer rank
- 117 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 Laos?
Laos produced 51,667 t in 2023, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Laos rank in the world for production of molasses?
Laos ranked 61st of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Laos changed?
It rose by 66% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 94,033 t in 2017.
Does Laos export or import molasses?
In 2024 Laos reported exports of 30,947 t (USD 4.9 m) and imports of 30 t (USD 120,000), 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 Laos 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.