> In 2023 Iran produced 1.6 million t of raw sugar, the 23rd largest in the world (0.86% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/iran/

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# Raw sugar production in Iran

In 2023 Iran produced 1.6 million t of raw sugar, the 23rd largest in the world (0.86% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%. The record was 1.9 million t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/sugar/)

Production, 20231.6 million t
World rank23 of 121
10-year change+44%
Record1.9 million t2017

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

## Iran compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.86%0.62% in 2013
10-year change+44%world +4.4%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/vietnam/) | 1,790,000 | 0.95% |
| 22 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/argentina/) | 1,711,106 | 0.91% |
| 23 | **Iran** | 1,620,000 | 0.86% |
| 24 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/netherlands/) | 1,319,642 | 0.70% |
| 25 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-kingdom/) | 1,078,000 | 0.57% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1,620,000 | +25% |
| 2022 | 1,300,000 | −0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,307,000 | −17% |
| 2020 | 1,567,052 | +25% |
| 2019 | 1,250,000 | −18% |
| 2018 | 1,525,000 | −19% |
| 2017 | 1,875,000 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 1,786,000 | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 1,657,000 | +24% |
| 2014 | 1,334,827 | +19% |
| 2013 | 1,122,760 | −0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,124,286 | −2.2% |
| 2011 | 1,149,562 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 1,123,937 | +43% |
| 2009 | 786,700 | +30% |
| 2008 | 607,000 | −47% |
| 2007 | 1,144,000 | −16% |
| 2006 | 1,368,000 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 1,346,000 | −2.2% |
| 2004 | 1,376,000 | −5.4% |
| 2003 | 1,455,000 | +29% |
| 2002 | 1,131,000 | +24% |
| 2001 | 911,000 | +14% |
| 2000 | 801,000 | −19% |
| 1999 | 986,000 | +10% |
| 1998 | 896,000 | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 823,000 | +18% |
| 1996 | 696,000 | −26% |
| 1995 | 935,000 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 899,000 | −2.3% |
| 1993 | 920,000 | −3.1% |
| 1992 | 949,000 | +19% |
| 1991 | 799,000 | +28% |
| 1990 | 626,000 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 602,000 | −5.0% |
| 1988 | 634,000 | −11% |
| 1987 | 712,000 | −13% |
| 1986 | 817,000 | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 761,000 | +12% |
| 1984 | 681,000 | −5.7% |
| 1983 | 722,000 | −5.5% |
| 1982 | 764,000 | +29% |
| 1981 | 590,000 | −9.4% |
| 1980 | 651,000 | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 650,000 | +12% |
| 1978 | 579,000 | −17% |
| 1977 | 695,000 | −6.8% |
| 1976 | 746,000 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 721,000 | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 695,137 | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 662,309 | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 607,198 | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 602,307 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 553,066 | −1.0% |
| 1969 | 558,501 | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 538,500 | +19% |
| 1967 | 453,062 | +15% |
| 1966 | 394,038 | +86% |
| 1965 | 211,782 | +22% |
| 1964 | 174,174 | −4.2% |
| 1963 | 181,870 | +7.9% |
| 1962 | 168,478 | +12% |
| 1961 | 150,348 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports61 t USD 53,000
Exporter rank86 of 111
Imports867,549 t USD 473 m
Importer rank16 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 Iran?

Iran produced 1.6 million t in 2023, 0.86% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 23rd 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 Iran changed?

It rose by 44% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.4% for the world. The record was 1.9 million t in 2017.

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

In 2024 Iran reported exports of 61 t (USD 53,000) and imports of 867,549 t (USD 473 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 Iran is from an external organisation. 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 Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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