> In 2023 Philippines produced 595,238 t of molasses, the 20th largest in the world (0.81% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 40%.

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# Molasses production in Philippines

In 2023 Philippines produced 595,238 t of molasses, the 20th largest in the world (0.81% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 40%. The record was 1.3 million t in 2016.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in Philippines](https://husfarm.com/country/philippines/)

Production, 2023595,238 t
World rank20 of 121
10-year change−40%
Record1.3 million t2016

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

## Philippines compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.81%1.6% in 2013
10-year change−40%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/iran/) | 683,376 | 0.93% |
| 19 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/guatemala/) | 620,285 | 0.85% |
| 20 | **Philippines** | 595,238 | 0.81% |
| 21 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/argentina/) | 499,302 | 0.68% |
| 22 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/poland/) | 488,191 | 0.67% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 595,238 | −8.4% |
| 2022 | 649,883 | −5.5% |
| 2021 | 687,352 | −41% |
| 2020 | 1,170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,170,000 | −0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,180,000 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 1,126,000 | −12% |
| 2016 | 1,277,000 | +24% |
| 2015 | 1,034,000 | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 980,000 | −0.5% |
| 2013 | 985,000 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 964,000 | −9.3% |
| 2011 | 1,063,000 | +12% |
| 2010 | 950,000 | −3.5% |
| 2009 | 984,000 | −6.9% |
| 2008 | 1,057,000 | +12% |
| 2007 | 946,000 | +14% |
| 2006 | 830,000 | −7.8% |
| 2005 | 900,000 | −9.9% |
| 2004 | 999,000 | −0.3% |
| 2003 | 1,002,000 | +15% |
| 2002 | 875,000 | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 813,000 | −4.7% |
| 2000 | 853,000 | −2.2% |
| 1999 | 872,000 | −3.2% |
| 1998 | 901,000 | +10% |
| 1997 | 817,000 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 815,000 | +13% |
| 1995 | 721,000 | −19% |
| 1994 | 895,000 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 879,000 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 853,000 | +14% |
| 1991 | 748,000 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 727,000 | −5.3% |
| 1989 | 768,000 | +26% |
| 1988 | 608,000 | +13% |
| 1987 | 536,000 | −12% |
| 1986 | 611,047 | −40% |
| 1985 | 1,024,125 | −13% |
| 1984 | 1,174,000 | +23% |
| 1983 | 956,929 | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 940,840 | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 859,801 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 828,470 | −5.1% |
| 1979 | 872,875 | −1.0% |
| 1978 | 881,903 | −5.4% |
| 1977 | 932,000 | −14% |
| 1976 | 1,079,000 | +25% |
| 1975 | 861,000 | −7.2% |
| 1974 | 928,000 | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 849,000 | +24% |
| 1972 | 683,201 | −22% |
| 1971 | 870,930 | +43% |
| 1970 | 607,638 | +21% |
| 1969 | 503,827 | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 502,900 | +24% |
| 1967 | 405,678 | +10% |
| 1966 | 368,064 | −11% |
| 1965 | 413,816 | −6.5% |
| 1964 | 442,436 | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 429,735 | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 396,752 | +12% |
| 1961 | 355,500 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2 t USD 25,000
Exporter rank107 of 109
Imports874,816 t USD 211 m
Importer rank1 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 Philippines?

Philippines produced 595,238 t in 2023, 0.81% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Philippines ranked 20th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

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

It fell by 40% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 1.3 million t in 2016.

### Does Philippines export or import molasses?

In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 2 t (USD 25,000) and imports of 874,816 t (USD 211 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 Philippines 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 Philippines

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/philippines/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/philippines/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/philippines/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/philippines/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/philippines/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/philippines/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/philippines/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/philippines/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/philippines/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/philippines/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/philippines/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/philippines/)
[Agricultural production in Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/country/philippines/)

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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