> 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%.

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# 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, 202351,667 t
World rank61 of 121
10-year change+66%
Record94,033 t2017

## Molasses in Laos, 2005–2023 (tonnes)

## Laos compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.07%0.05% in 2013
10-year change+66%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 59 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/italy/) | 55,319 | 0.08% |
| 60 | [Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/belize/) | 54,788 | 0.07% |
| 61 | **Laos** | 51,667 | 0.07% |
| 62 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/paraguay/) | 49,929 | 0.07% |
| 63 | [Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/panama/) | 49,448 | 0.07% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/)

### Map of world production of molasses

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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

Exports30,947 t USD 4.9 m
Exporter rank31 of 109
Imports30 t USD 120,000
Importer rank117 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 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

[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 Laos

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/laos/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/laos/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/laos/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/laos/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/laos/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/laos/)[Natural rubber](https://husfarm.com/production/natural-rubber/laos/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/laos/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/laos/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/laos/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/laos/)
[Agricultural production in Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/country/laos/)

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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