> In 2023 Malawi produced 78,758 t of molasses, the 56th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%.

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# Molasses production in Malawi

In 2023 Malawi produced 78,758 t of molasses, the 56th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 110,000 t in 2013.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202378,758 t
World rank56 of 121
10-year change−28%
Record110,000 t2013

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

## Malawi compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.11%0.17% in 2013
10-year change−28%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/bolivia/) | 86,124 | 0.12% |
| 55 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/cote-divoire/) | 85,909 | 0.12% |
| 56 | **Malawi** | 78,758 | 0.11% |
| 57 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/mozambique/) | 73,389 | 0.10% |
| 58 | [Fiji](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/fiji/) | 68,000 | 0.09% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 78,758 | −11% |
| 2022 | 88,036 | −11% |
| 2021 | 98,370 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 96,126 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 89,754 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 89,051 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 85,471 | −11% |
| 2016 | 95,819 | −7.2% |
| 2015 | 103,299 | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 96,500 | −12% |
| 2013 | 110,000 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 106,000 | +12% |
| 2011 | 95,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 95,000 | −3.8% |
| 2009 | 98,800 | −5.5% |
| 2008 | 104,500 | +10% |
| 2007 | 95,000 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 93,000 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 90,000 | +13% |
| 2004 | 80,000 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 77,000 | −1.3% |
| 2002 | 78,000 | −9.3% |
| 2001 | 86,000 | −3.4% |
| 2000 | 89,000 | +11% |
| 1999 | 80,000 | −3.6% |
| 1998 | 83,000 | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 78,000 | −2.5% |
| 1996 | 80,000 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 79,000 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 78,000 | +39% |
| 1993 | 56,000 | −23% |
| 1992 | 73,000 | +12% |
| 1991 | 65,000 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 64,000 | +19% |
| 1989 | 54,000 | −21% |
| 1988 | 68,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 68,000 | −4.2% |
| 1986 | 71,000 | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 66,000 | +16% |
| 1984 | 57,000 | −1.7% |
| 1983 | 58,000 | −12% |
| 1982 | 66,000 | −4.3% |
| 1981 | 69,000 | +15% |
| 1980 | 60,000 | +36% |
| 1979 | 44,000 | +33% |
| 1978 | 33,000 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 32,000 | +10% |
| 1976 | 29,000 | +38% |
| 1975 | 21,000 | +39% |
| 1974 | 15,150 | −3.8% |
| 1973 | 15,756 | +65% |
| 1972 | 9,553 | +10% |
| 1971 | 8,654 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 8,654 | −7.6% |
| 1969 | 9,362 | +47% |
| 1968 | 6,366 | +24% |
| 1967 | 5,154 | +405% |
| 1966 | 1,020 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports56 t USD 5,000
Exporter rank82 of 109
Imports12,217 t USD 2.9 m
Importer rank46 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 Malawi?

Malawi produced 78,758 t in 2023, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Malawi ranked 56th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

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

It fell by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 110,000 t in 2013.

### Does Malawi export or import molasses?

In 2024 Malawi reported exports of 56 t (USD 5,000) and imports of 12,217 t (USD 2.9 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; the 2023 figure for Malawi 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 Malawi

[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/malawi/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/malawi/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/malawi/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/malawi/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/malawi/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/malawi/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/malawi/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/malawi/)[Pigeon peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/pigeon-peas/malawi/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/malawi/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/malawi/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/malawi/)
[Agricultural production in Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/country/malawi/)

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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