Molasses production in Pakistan
In 2023 Pakistan produced 3.1 million t of molasses, the 6th largest in the world (4.26% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 39%. The record was 3.6 million t in 2022.
- Production, 2023
- 3.1 million t
- World rank
- 6 of 121
- 10-year change
- +39%
- Record
- 3.6 million t
- 2022
Molasses in Pakistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 4.3%
- 3.6% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +39%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | United States | 4,378,715 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Thailand | 4,090,583 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Pakistan | 3,124,557 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Denmark | 2,255,545 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Mexico | 1,962,616 | 2.7% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,124,557 | −13% |
| 2022 | 3,612,100 | +34% |
| 2021 | 2,686,567 | +20% |
| 2020 | 2,236,628 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 2,235,000 | −9.1% |
| 2018 | 2,459,000 | −17% |
| 2017 | 2,953,000 | −4.6% |
| 2016 | 3,096,000 | +38% |
| 2015 | 2,247,000 | −11% |
| 2014 | 2,524,000 | +12% |
| 2013 | 2,253,000 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 2,224,000 | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 2,035,000 | +31% |
| 2010 | 1,558,000 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 1,536,000 | −42% |
| 2008 | 2,664,000 | +39% |
| 2007 | 1,911,000 | +33% |
| 2006 | 1,438,000 | −3.9% |
| 2005 | 1,496,000 | −30% |
| 2004 | 2,122,000 | −4.6% |
| 2003 | 2,225,000 | +22% |
| 2002 | 1,823,000 | +24% |
| 2001 | 1,465,000 | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 1,405,000 | −34% |
| 1999 | 2,114,000 | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 1,982,000 | +50% |
| 1997 | 1,320,000 | −3.6% |
| 1996 | 1,369,000 | −17% |
| 1995 | 1,658,000 | −2.8% |
| 1994 | 1,705,000 | +27% |
| 1993 | 1,340,000 | +13% |
| 1992 | 1,181,000 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 1,132,000 | +14% |
| 1990 | 995,000 | −11% |
| 1989 | 1,114,000 | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 1,039,000 | +53% |
| 1987 | 679,000 | +23% |
| 1986 | 552,000 | −18% |
| 1985 | 671,000 | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 627,000 | +15% |
| 1983 | 543,000 | −18% |
| 1982 | 664,000 | +187% |
| 1981 | 231,000 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 231,000 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 220,000 | −46% |
| 1978 | 410,000 | +15% |
| 1977 | 357,000 | +19% |
| 1976 | 299,000 | +46% |
| 1975 | 205,000 | −33% |
| 1974 | 304,000 | +63% |
| 1973 | 186,000 | +31% |
| 1972 | 142,000 | −51% |
| 1971 | 289,000 | −18% |
| 1970 | 353,000 | +111% |
| 1969 | 167,000 | +16% |
| 1968 | 144,000 | −32% |
| 1967 | 211,000 | +8.8% |
| 1966 | 194,000 | +73% |
| 1965 | 112,000 | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 104,000 | +42% |
| 1963 | 73,000 | +18% |
| 1962 | 62,000 | +121% |
| 1961 | 28,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 226,802 t USD 38.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 109
- Imports
- 2 t USD 34,000
- Importer rank
- 142 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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 3.1 million t in 2023, 4.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of molasses?
Pakistan ranked 6th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Pakistan changed?
It rose by 39% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 3.6 million t in 2022.
Does Pakistan export or import molasses?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 226,802 t (USD 38.9 m) and imports of 2 t (USD 34,000), 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. 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.