Molasses production in Sierra Leone
In 2023 Sierra Leone produced 5,774 t of molasses, the 100th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 189%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 5,774 t
- World rank
- 100 of 121
- 10-year change
- +189%
- Record
- 5,774 t
- 2023
Molasses in Sierra Leone, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +189%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Gabon | 7,590 | 0.01% |
| 99 | Azerbaijan | 7,106 | 0.01% |
| 100 | Sierra Leone | 5,774 | 0.01% |
| 101 | Somalia | 5,460 | 0.01% |
| 102 | Burundi | 5,237 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Sierra Leone is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,774 | +25% |
| 2022 | 4,619 | +33% |
| 2021 | 3,464 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 3,464 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 3,636 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 3,636 | +82% |
| 2017 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,000 | −37% |
| 2009 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,150 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 3,105 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,105 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 3,105 | −15% |
| 2000 | 3,645 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,645 | +17% |
| 1998 | 3,105 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,105 | +19% |
| 1996 | 2,610 | +176% |
| 1995 | 945 | −63% |
| 1994 | 2,520 | +129% |
| 1993 | 1,102 | −50% |
| 1992 | 2,205 | −30% |
| 1991 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,150 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 185 t USD 951,000
- Importer rank
- 99 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 Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 5,774 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of molasses?
Sierra Leone ranked 100th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Sierra Leone changed?
It rose by 189% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Sierra Leone export or import molasses?
In 2024 Sierra Leone reported no exports and imports of 185 t (USD 951,000), 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 Sierra Leone 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.