Molasses production in Tunisia
In 2023 Tunisia produced 4,167 t of molasses, the 104th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 39%. The record was 15,275 t in 1996.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 4,167 t
- World rank
- 104 of 121
- 10-year change
- +39%
- Record
- 15,275 t
- 1996
Molasses in Tunisia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +39%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Burundi | 5,237 | 0.01% |
| 103 | Uruguay | 4,201 | 0.01% |
| 104 | Tunisia | 4,167 | 0.01% |
| 105 | Barbados | 4,039 | 0.01% |
| 106 | Central African Republic | 3,858 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,167 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 4,167 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 4,167 | −17% |
| 2020 | 5,000 | −29% |
| 2019 | 7,000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 7,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 7,000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 7,000 | +133% |
| 2014 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 3,000 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | −100% |
| 2000 | 1,035 | −77% |
| 1999 | 4,468 | −37% |
| 1998 | 7,130 | −47% |
| 1997 | 13,400 | −12% |
| 1996 | 15,275 | +13% |
| 1995 | 13,500 | +17% |
| 1994 | 11,575 | −5.8% |
| 1993 | 12,292 | −15% |
| 1992 | 14,538 | +38% |
| 1991 | 10,515 | −25% |
| 1990 | 14,085 | +12% |
| 1989 | 12,600 | −1.6% |
| 1988 | 12,800 | −16% |
| 1987 | 15,175 | +48% |
| 1986 | 10,250 | +32% |
| 1985 | 7,790 | +15% |
| 1984 | 6,760 | +102% |
| 1983 | 3,350 | −19% |
| 1982 | 4,130 | +33% |
| 1981 | 3,100 | −15% |
| 1980 | 3,650 | +40% |
| 1979 | 2,600 | −35% |
| 1978 | 4,000 | −32% |
| 1977 | 5,900 | +42% |
| 1976 | 4,150 | +57% |
| 1975 | 2,640 | +11% |
| 1974 | 2,370 | +5.8% |
| 1973 | 2,240 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 2,201 | +26% |
| 1971 | 1,742 | +27% |
| 1970 | 1,370 | −31% |
| 1969 | 1,987 | +17% |
| 1968 | 1,705 | −14% |
| 1967 | 1,992 | −29% |
| 1966 | 2,820 | +50% |
| 1965 | 1,875 | −23% |
| 1964 | 2,450 | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 2,250 | +36% |
| 1962 | 1,650 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,650 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 18,800 t USD 4.0 m
- Importer rank
- 40 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 4,167 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of molasses?
Tunisia ranked 104th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Tunisia changed?
It rose by 39% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 15,275 t in 1996.
Does Tunisia export or import molasses?
In 2024 Tunisia reported no exports and imports of 18,800 t (USD 4.0 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 Tunisia 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.