Molasses production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 1.5 million t of molasses, the 10th largest in the world (2.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 1.7 million t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 1.5 million t
- World rank
- 10 of 121
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 1.7 million t
- 2017
Molasses in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.1%
- 1.9% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Mexico | 1,962,616 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Egypt | 1,518,352 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Russia | 1,503,324 | 2.1% |
| 11 | Indonesia | 1,165,914 | 1.6% |
| 12 | France | 1,008,964 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,503,324 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 1,394,111 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 1,360,474 | +11% |
| 2020 | 1,225,000 | −25% |
| 2019 | 1,635,615 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 1,581,380 | −7.0% |
| 2017 | 1,700,000 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 1,640,000 | +26% |
| 2015 | 1,300,000 | +16% |
| 2014 | 1,118,000 | −7.3% |
| 2013 | 1,206,000 | −9.3% |
| 2012 | 1,330,000 | −1.5% |
| 2011 | 1,350,000 | +91% |
| 2010 | 706,000 | −16% |
| 2009 | 845,000 | −18% |
| 2008 | 1,026,000 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 996,000 | −9.5% |
| 2006 | 1,100,000 | +41% |
| 2005 | 780,000 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 760,000 | −3.8% |
| 2003 | 790,000 | +31% |
| 2002 | 605,000 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 597,000 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 575,000 | −7.7% |
| 1999 | 623,000 | +35% |
| 1998 | 460,000 | −18% |
| 1997 | 560,000 | −20% |
| 1996 | 697,000 | −16% |
| 1995 | 829,000 | +21% |
| 1994 | 684,000 | −34% |
| 1993 | 1,035,000 | −10% |
| 1992 | 1,151,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 352,976 t USD 32.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 109
- Imports
- 83 t USD 75,000
- Importer rank
- 107 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 Russia?
Russia produced 1.5 million t in 2023, 2.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of molasses?
Russia ranked 10th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Russia changed?
It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 1.7 million t in 2017.
Does Russia export or import molasses?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 352,976 t (USD 32.5 m) and imports of 83 t (USD 75,000), 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; the 2023 figure for Russia 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.