Molasses production in Zimbabwe
In 2023 Zimbabwe produced 117,946 t of molasses, the 46th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 210,000 t in 1986.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 117,946 t
- World rank
- 46 of 121
- 10-year change
- −19%
- Record
- 210,000 t
- 1986
Molasses in Zimbabwe, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.23% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −19%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Belgium | 130,789 | 0.18% |
| 45 | Kenya | 123,011 | 0.17% |
| 46 | Zimbabwe | 117,946 | 0.16% |
| 47 | Myanmar | 110,715 | 0.15% |
| 48 | Ecuador | 108,756 | 0.15% |
Map of world production of molasses
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117,946 | −6.6% |
| 2022 | 126,247 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 126,239 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 129,131 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 120,863 | −10% |
| 2018 | 134,923 | +16% |
| 2017 | 116,695 | −12% |
| 2016 | 132,000 | −9.0% |
| 2015 | 145,000 | −9.4% |
| 2014 | 160,000 | +10% |
| 2013 | 144,835 | −1.1% |
| 2012 | 146,470 | +29% |
| 2011 | 113,425 | +20% |
| 2010 | 94,501 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 90,000 | −10.0% |
| 2008 | 100,000 | −6.5% |
| 2007 | 107,000 | −18% |
| 2006 | 130,000 | +11% |
| 2005 | 117,000 | −20% |
| 2004 | 146,500 | −4.2% |
| 2003 | 153,000 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 150,000 | −3.2% |
| 2001 | 155,000 | −3.1% |
| 2000 | 160,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 160,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 160,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 160,000 | +70% |
| 1996 | 94,000 | −29% |
| 1995 | 132,000 | −12% |
| 1994 | 150,000 | +900% |
| 1993 | 15,000 | +400% |
| 1992 | 3,000 | −97% |
| 1991 | 104,000 | −29% |
| 1990 | 147,000 | +19% |
| 1989 | 124,000 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 120,000 | −3.2% |
| 1987 | 124,000 | −41% |
| 1986 | 210,000 | +25% |
| 1985 | 168,000 | −13% |
| 1984 | 194,000 | +12% |
| 1983 | 173,000 | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 162,000 | +60% |
| 1981 | 101,000 | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 93,000 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 91,000 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 87,000 | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 83,000 | +11% |
| 1976 | 75,000 | −6.3% |
| 1975 | 80,000 | +10% |
| 1974 | 72,500 | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 72,400 | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 66,490 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 63,970 | −1.6% |
| 1970 | 65,000 | +18% |
| 1969 | 54,940 | +22% |
| 1968 | 44,990 | −4.1% |
| 1967 | 46,900 | −44% |
| 1966 | 83,400 | +67% |
| 1965 | 50,000 | +32% |
| 1964 | 38,000 | +65% |
| 1963 | 23,000 | +15% |
| 1962 | 20,000 | +82% |
| 1961 | 11,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 292 t USD 58,000
- Importer rank
- 94 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 117,946 t in 2023, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of molasses?
Zimbabwe ranked 46th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 25.0% of the world total.
How has the production of molasses in Zimbabwe changed?
It fell by 19% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 210,000 t in 1986.
Does Zimbabwe export or import molasses?
In 2024 Zimbabwe reported no exports and imports of 292 t (USD 58,000), 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 Zimbabwe 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.