Molasses production in Nigeria
In 2023 Nigeria produced 13,949 t of molasses, the 91st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 157%. The record was 34,500 t in 1984.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 13,949 t
- World rank
- 91 of 121
- 10-year change
- +157%
- Record
- 34,500 t
- 1984
Molasses in Nigeria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +157%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Finland | 17,086 | 0.02% |
| 90 | Burkina Faso | 15,000 | 0.02% |
| 91 | Nigeria | 13,949 | 0.02% |
| 92 | Madagascar | 13,032 | 0.02% |
| 93 | Papua New Guinea | 12,577 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Nigeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,949 | +39% |
| 2022 | 10,000 | −41% |
| 2021 | 17,075 | +92% |
| 2020 | 8,900 | −58% |
| 2019 | 21,000 | +17% |
| 2018 | 18,000 | +20% |
| 2017 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 15,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 15,000 | +176% |
| 2013 | 5,435 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,422 | −9.6% |
| 2011 | 6,000 | −67% |
| 2010 | 18,095 | −3.5% |
| 2009 | 18,750 | +80% |
| 2008 | 10,405 | −62% |
| 2007 | 27,500 | +83% |
| 2006 | 15,000 | −14% |
| 2005 | 17,500 | −13% |
| 2004 | 20,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 20,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 20,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 20,000 | +11% |
| 2000 | 18,000 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 17,500 | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 16,000 | −8.6% |
| 1994 | 17,500 | −30% |
| 1993 | 25,000 | +11% |
| 1992 | 22,500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 22,500 | −24% |
| 1990 | 29,500 | −1.7% |
| 1989 | 30,000 | +13% |
| 1988 | 26,500 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 25,500 | −12% |
| 1986 | 29,000 | +45% |
| 1985 | 20,000 | −42% |
| 1984 | 34,500 | +19% |
| 1983 | 29,000 | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 27,000 | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 25,000 | +47% |
| 1980 | 17,000 | −17% |
| 1979 | 20,500 | +32% |
| 1978 | 15,500 | −16% |
| 1977 | 18,500 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 18,000 | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 17,500 | −7.9% |
| 1974 | 19,000 | +31% |
| 1973 | 14,500 | +16% |
| 1972 | 12,500 | −3.8% |
| 1971 | 13,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 13,000 | −13% |
| 1969 | 15,000 | +43% |
| 1968 | 10,500 | −8.7% |
| 1967 | 11,500 | +77% |
| 1966 | 6,500 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 2,000
- Exporter rank
- 106 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of molasses in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 13,949 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of molasses?
Nigeria ranked 91st of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Nigeria changed?
It rose by 157% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 34,500 t in 1984.
Does Nigeria export or import molasses?
In 2024 Nigeria reported exports of 2 t (USD 2,000) 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 Nigeria 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.