> In 2023 Romania produced 37,403 t of molasses, the 71st largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%.

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# Molasses production in Romania

In 2023 Romania produced 37,403 t of molasses, the 71st largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%. The record was 310,000 t in 1976.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202337,403 t
World rank71 of 121
10-year change−30%
Record310,000 t1976

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

## Romania compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.05%0.08% in 2013
10-year change−30%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 69 | [Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/cambodia/) | 38,824 | 0.05% |
| 70 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/sweden/) | 37,869 | 0.05% |
| 71 | **Romania** | 37,403 | 0.05% |
| 72 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/lithuania/) | 36,923 | 0.05% |
| 73 | [DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/dr-congo/) | 35,028 | 0.05% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 37,403 | +41% |
| 2022 | 26,583 | −63% |
| 2021 | 70,936 | +42% |
| 2020 | 50,000 | −9.1% |
| 2019 | 55,000 | +28% |
| 2018 | 43,000 | −28% |
| 2017 | 60,000 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 55,000 | +10% |
| 2015 | 50,000 | −36% |
| 2014 | 77,900 | +45% |
| 2013 | 53,790 | +21% |
| 2012 | 44,511 | −1.4% |
| 2011 | 45,161 | −3.5% |
| 2010 | 46,798 | +11% |
| 2009 | 42,000 | −6.7% |
| 2008 | 45,000 | +25% |
| 2007 | 36,000 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 34,000 | +48% |
| 2005 | 23,000 | +53% |
| 2004 | 15,000 | −21% |
| 2003 | 19,000 | −27% |
| 2002 | 26,000 | −19% |
| 2001 | 32,000 | +88% |
| 2000 | 17,000 | −53% |
| 1999 | 36,000 | −66% |
| 1998 | 105,000 | −11% |
| 1997 | 118,000 | −9.2% |
| 1996 | 130,000 | −2.3% |
| 1995 | 133,000 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 121,000 | +75% |
| 1993 | 69,000 | −40% |
| 1992 | 115,000 | −57% |
| 1991 | 265,000 | +26% |
| 1990 | 210,000 | −30% |
| 1989 | 300,000 | +50% |
| 1988 | 200,000 | −4.8% |
| 1987 | 210,000 | −9.9% |
| 1986 | 233,000 | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 220,000 | −9.1% |
| 1984 | 242,000 | +40% |
| 1983 | 173,000 | −26% |
| 1982 | 235,000 | −2.1% |
| 1981 | 240,000 | +20% |
| 1980 | 200,000 | −2.4% |
| 1979 | 205,000 | −4.7% |
| 1978 | 215,000 | −23% |
| 1977 | 280,000 | −9.7% |
| 1976 | 310,000 | +51% |
| 1975 | 205,000 | −7.2% |
| 1974 | 221,000 | +13% |
| 1973 | 195,000 | −20% |
| 1972 | 245,000 | +38% |
| 1971 | 177,000 | +36% |
| 1970 | 130,000 | −23% |
| 1969 | 169,000 | −4.0% |
| 1968 | 176,000 | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 170,000 | −13% |
| 1966 | 195,000 | +46% |
| 1965 | 134,000 | −18% |
| 1964 | 163,000 | +58% |
| 1963 | 103,000 | +6.2% |
| 1962 | 97,000 | −25% |
| 1961 | 130,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports14,035 t USD 1.3 m
Exporter rank44 of 109
Imports8,351 t USD 1.5 m
Importer rank52 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 Romania?

Romania produced 37,403 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Romania ranked 71st of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

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

It fell by 30% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 310,000 t in 1976.

### Does Romania export or import molasses?

In 2024 Romania reported exports of 14,035 t (USD 1.3 m) and imports of 8,351 t (USD 1.5 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 Romania 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 Romania

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/romania/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/romania/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/romania/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/romania/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/romania/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/romania/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/romania/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/romania/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/romania/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/romania/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/romania/)[Plums](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/romania/)
[Agricultural production in Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/romania/)

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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