> In 2023 United Kingdom produced 243,419 t of molasses, the 31st largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/united-kingdom/

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# Molasses production in United Kingdom

In 2023 United Kingdom produced 243,419 t of molasses, the 31st largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%. The record was 450,200 t in 1982.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

[Market prices in United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/country/united-kingdom/)

Production, 2023243,419 t
World rank31 of 121
10-year change−25%
Record450,200 t1982

## Molasses in United Kingdom, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## United Kingdom compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.33%0.51% in 2013
10-year change−25%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/morocco/) | 249,366 | 0.34% |
| 30 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/venezuela/) | 247,768 | 0.34% |
| 31 | **United Kingdom** | 243,419 | 0.33% |
| 32 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/netherlands/) | 239,216 | 0.33% |
| 33 | [Cuba](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/cuba/) | 239,200 | 0.33% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 243,419 | +32% |
| 2022 | 184,710 | −21% |
| 2021 | 234,387 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 215,000 | −24% |
| 2019 | 282,000 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 270,000 | −17% |
| 2017 | 325,000 | +41% |
| 2016 | 230,000 | −8.0% |
| 2015 | 250,000 | −29% |
| 2014 | 350,000 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 325,000 | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 300,000 | −7.7% |
| 2011 | 325,000 | +18% |
| 2010 | 275,000 | −15% |
| 2009 | 325,000 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 300,000 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 295,000 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 290,000 | −13% |
| 2005 | 335,000 | −6.9% |
| 2004 | 360,000 | −1.4% |
| 2003 | 365,000 | −1.4% |
| 2002 | 370,000 | +12% |
| 2001 | 330,000 | −1.5% |
| 2000 | 335,000 | −11% |
| 1999 | 376,000 | +14% |
| 1998 | 329,000 | −17% |
| 1997 | 395,000 | +20% |
| 1996 | 330,000 | −12% |
| 1995 | 374,000 | +13% |
| 1994 | 332,000 | −12% |
| 1993 | 379,000 | −14% |
| 1992 | 442,000 | +11% |
| 1991 | 400,000 | −1.0% |
| 1990 | 404,000 | −6.7% |
| 1989 | 433,000 | +18% |
| 1988 | 366,800 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 359,500 | −1.6% |
| 1986 | 365,300 | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 347,500 | −14% |
| 1984 | 406,000 | +20% |
| 1983 | 337,300 | −25% |
| 1982 | 450,200 | +35% |
| 1981 | 332,800 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 332,100 | −3.7% |
| 1979 | 345,000 | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 319,000 | +11% |
| 1977 | 287,500 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 285,000 | +32% |
| 1975 | 215,400 | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 206,400 | −38% |
| 1973 | 334,200 | +19% |
| 1972 | 279,700 | −21% |
| 1971 | 354,100 | +23% |
| 1970 | 288,600 | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 272,000 | −15% |
| 1968 | 320,400 | −20% |
| 1967 | 400,000 | +35% |
| 1966 | 297,100 | −3.2% |
| 1965 | 307,000 | +8.0% |
| 1964 | 284,300 | +18% |
| 1963 | 240,200 | −3.9% |
| 1962 | 249,900 | −7.9% |
| 1961 | 271,400 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports37,981 t USD 22.8 m
Exporter rank29 of 109
Imports535,383 t USD 150 m
Importer rank3 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 United Kingdom?

United Kingdom produced 243,419 t in 2023, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

United Kingdom ranked 31st of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of molasses in United Kingdom changed?

It fell by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 450,200 t in 1982.

### Does United Kingdom export or import molasses?

In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 37,981 t (USD 22.8 m) and imports of 535,383 t (USD 150 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-kingdom/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/united-kingdom/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/united-kingdom/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-kingdom/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-kingdom/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-kingdom/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-kingdom/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/united-kingdom/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-kingdom/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-kingdom/)
[Agricultural production in United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/country/united-kingdom/)

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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