> In 2023 Venezuela produced 247,768 t of molasses, the 30th largest in the world (0.34% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%.

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# Molasses production in Venezuela

In 2023 Venezuela produced 247,768 t of molasses, the 30th largest in the world (0.34% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 439,116 t in 1988.

Production, 2023247,768 t
World rank30 of 121
10-year change−16%
Record439,116 t1988

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

## Venezuela compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.34%0.46% in 2013
10-year change−16%world +16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 | [Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/sudan/) | 260,815 | 0.36% |
| 29 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/morocco/) | 249,366 | 0.34% |
| 30 | **Venezuela** | 247,768 | 0.34% |
| 31 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/united-kingdom/) | 243,419 | 0.33% |
| 32 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/netherlands/) | 239,216 | 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; Venezuela is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 247,768 | +26% |
| 2022 | 196,984 | −25% |
| 2021 | 262,912 | +163% |
| 2020 | 100,000 | −54% |
| 2019 | 215,804 | +21% |
| 2018 | 179,065 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 163,821 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 151,538 | −19% |
| 2015 | 186,147 | −37% |
| 2014 | 294,335 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 293,585 | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 267,587 | +10% |
| 2011 | 242,336 | −0.8% |
| 2010 | 244,283 | −31% |
| 2009 | 356,307 | −3.7% |
| 2008 | 370,152 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 358,514 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 358,514 | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 329,737 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 318,608 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 291,715 | −0.9% |
| 2002 | 294,497 | +11% |
| 2001 | 265,898 | −11% |
| 2000 | 300,000 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 290,151 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 283,534 | −15% |
| 1997 | 333,890 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 315,461 | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 290,736 | −6.8% |
| 1994 | 312,008 | −8.8% |
| 1993 | 342,287 | −2.0% |
| 1992 | 349,152 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 328,071 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 313,016 | −18% |
| 1989 | 381,181 | −13% |
| 1988 | 439,116 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 424,998 | +28% |
| 1986 | 332,720 | +33% |
| 1985 | 249,261 | +21% |
| 1984 | 205,556 | −5.6% |
| 1983 | 217,735 | −16% |
| 1982 | 259,258 | +17% |
| 1981 | 220,796 | −5.0% |
| 1980 | 232,401 | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 230,000 | +16% |
| 1978 | 198,230 | −18% |
| 1977 | 242,000 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 222,000 | −14% |
| 1975 | 259,295 | −1.6% |
| 1974 | 263,498 | −2.2% |
| 1973 | 269,393 | +22% |
| 1972 | 221,289 | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 210,604 | −2.7% |
| 1970 | 216,504 | +18% |
| 1969 | 183,947 | +18% |
| 1968 | 155,808 | −5.4% |
| 1967 | 164,772 | −10.0% |
| 1966 | 183,078 | +15% |
| 1965 | 159,079 | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 150,124 | +15% |
| 1963 | 130,409 | +7.8% |
| 1962 | 120,961 | +5.1% |
| 1961 | 115,091 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of molasses in Venezuela?

Venezuela produced 247,768 t in 2023, 0.34% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Venezuela ranked 30th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.

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

It fell by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 439,116 t in 1988.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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 Venezuela

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/venezuela/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/venezuela/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/venezuela/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/venezuela/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/venezuela/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/venezuela/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/venezuela/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/venezuela/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/venezuela/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/venezuela/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/venezuela/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/venezuela/)
[Agricultural production in Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/country/venezuela/)

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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