> In 2023 Indonesia produced 2.3 million t of raw sugar, the 16th largest in the world (1.21% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.3%.

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# Raw sugar production in Indonesia

In 2023 Indonesia produced 2.3 million t of raw sugar, the 16th largest in the world (1.21% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.3%. The record was 2.6 million t in 2014.

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Production, 20232.3 million t
World rank16 of 121
10-year change−1.3%
Record2.6 million t2014

## Raw sugar in Indonesia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Indonesia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.2%1.3% in 2013
10-year change−1.3%world +4.4%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 14 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/poland/) | 2,766,416 | 1.5% |
| 15 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/guatemala/) | 2,548,296 | 1.4% |
| 16 | **Indonesia** | 2,271,009 | 1.2% |
| 17 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/) | 2,075,000 | 1.1% |
| 18 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/philippines/) | 2,000,000 | 1.1% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/)

### Map of world production of raw sugar

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Indonesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 2,271,009 | −5.6% |
| 2022 | 2,405,907 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 2,348,331 | +11% |
| 2020 | 2,123,405 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 2,227,051 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 2,171,726 | −0.9% |
| 2017 | 2,190,979 | −7.3% |
| 2016 | 2,363,042 | −6.8% |
| 2015 | 2,534,872 | −1.6% |
| 2014 | 2,575,392 | +12% |
| 2013 | 2,300,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,300,000 | +26% |
| 2011 | 1,830,000 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 1,770,000 | −7.3% |
| 2009 | 1,910,000 | −7.0% |
| 2008 | 2,053,000 | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 1,900,000 | −9.5% |
| 2006 | 2,100,000 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 2,050,000 | +17% |
| 2004 | 1,750,000 | −11% |
| 2003 | 1,974,400 | −5.0% |
| 2002 | 2,077,600 | +14% |
| 2001 | 1,824,600 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1,780,100 | −1.2% |
| 1999 | 1,801,400 | −6.6% |
| 1998 | 1,928,700 | −12% |
| 1997 | 2,187,200 | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 2,160,100 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 2,104,700 | −13% |
| 1994 | 2,420,700 | −2.6% |
| 1993 | 2,486,090 | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 2,300,000 | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 2,215,056 | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 2,074,956 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 2,004,950 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,004,051 | −3.9% |
| 1987 | 2,085,796 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 1,980,033 | +12% |
| 1985 | 1,766,549 | +18% |
| 1984 | 1,499,977 | −4.6% |
| 1983 | 1,572,087 | −3.5% |
| 1982 | 1,628,691 | +31% |
| 1981 | 1,246,536 | −0.3% |
| 1980 | 1,249,946 | −8.3% |
| 1979 | 1,363,000 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 1,320,000 | +19% |
| 1977 | 1,104,800 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 1,055,700 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 1,029,900 | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 1,024,800 | +25% |
| 1973 | 819,800 | −7.8% |
| 1972 | 889,300 | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 834,000 | +17% |
| 1970 | 713,300 | −1.4% |
| 1969 | 723,200 | +20% |
| 1968 | 602,600 | −9.4% |
| 1967 | 665,200 | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 610,300 | −20% |
| 1965 | 760,800 | +15% |
| 1964 | 663,400 | −0.0% |
| 1963 | 663,600 | +12% |
| 1962 | 590,800 | −8.1% |
| 1961 | 642,700 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports122 t USD 221,000
Exporter rank79 of 111
Imports5.1 million t USD 2.91 bn
Importer rank1 of 183
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/raw-sugar/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of raw sugar in Indonesia?

Indonesia produced 2.3 million t in 2023, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Indonesia rank in the world for production of raw sugar?

Indonesia ranked 16th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 22.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of raw sugar in Indonesia changed?

It fell by 1.3% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.4% for the world. The record was 2.6 million t in 2014.

### Does Indonesia export or import raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only)?

In 2024 Indonesia reported exports of 122 t (USD 221,000) and imports of 5.1 million t (USD 2.91 bn), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/india/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/thailand/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-states/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/pakistan/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/germany/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/australia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/france/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/turkey/)
[All countries producing raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/)

## Other products of Indonesia

[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/indonesia/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/indonesia/)[Palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/indonesia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/indonesia/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/indonesia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/indonesia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/indonesia/)[Palm kernels](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-kernels/indonesia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/indonesia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/indonesia/)[Oil of palm kernel](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-palm-kernel/indonesia/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/indonesia/)
[Agricultural production in Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/indonesia/)

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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