> In 2024 Afghanistan produced 53,326 t of sugar cane, the 81st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 29%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/afghanistan/

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# Sugar cane production in Afghanistan

In 2024 Afghanistan produced 53,326 t of sugar cane, the 81st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 29%. The record was 123,200 t in 2009. Area harvested: 1,947 ha, yield 27.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 202453,326 t
World rank81 of 94
10-year change−29%
Record123,200 t2009

## Sugar cane in Afghanistan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha27.4world 72.5 (−62%)
kg per person1.25world 238
10-year change−29%world +2.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 79 | [Barbados](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/barbados/) | 64,871 | 0.00% |
| 80 | [Bahamas](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/bahamas/) | 63,848 | 0.00% |
| 81 | **Afghanistan** | 53,326 | 0.00% |
| 82 | [Cabo Verde](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/cabo-verde/) | 22,040 | 0.00% |
| 83 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/malaysia/) | 16,925 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 94 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/)

### Map of world production of sugar cane

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 53,326 | −4.8% | 1,947 | 27.39 |
| 2023 | 56,000 | −4.1% | 2,000 | 28.00 |
| 2022 | 58,394 | +41% | 1,705 | 34.25 |
| 2021 | 41,434 | +2.8% | 1,582 | 26.19 |
| 2020 | 40,292 | +10% | 1,541 | 26.15 |
| 2019 | 36,538 | +44% | 1,653 | 22.10 |
| 2018 | 25,421 | −25% | 1,766 | 14.39 |
| 2017 | 33,725 | +94% | 1,145 | 29.45 |
| 2016 | 17,364 | −63% | 1,333 | 13.03 |
| 2015 | 46,454 | −38% | 3,210 | 14.47 |
| 2014 | 75,082 | −16% | 3,210 | 23.39 |
| 2013 | 89,880 | +16% | 3,210 | 28.00 |
| 2012 | 77,500 | −16% | 3,100 | 25.00 |
| 2011 | 92,460 | +0.1% | 3,082 | 30.00 |
| 2010 | 92,400 | −25% | 3,100 | 29.81 |
| 2009 | 123,200 | +96% | 3,080 | 40.00 |
| 2008 | 62,960 | −15% | 3,000 | 20.99 |
| 2007 | 74,000 | +5.7% | 3,700 | 20.00 |
| 2006 | 70,000 | +84% | 3,700 | 18.92 |
| 2005 | 38,000 | −37% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 2004 | 60,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 20.00 |
| 2003 | 60,000 | +58% | 3,300 | 18.18 |
| 2002 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 2001 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 2000 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1999 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1998 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1997 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1996 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1995 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1994 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1993 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1992 | 38,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1991 | 38,000 | −31% | 2,000 | 19.00 |
| 1990 | 55,000 | −8.3% | 2,900 | 18.97 |
| 1989 | 60,000 | −3.2% | 3,000 | 20.00 |
| 1988 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 3,000 | 20.67 |
| 1987 | 60,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 20.00 |
| 1986 | 60,000 | +3.4% | 3,000 | 20.00 |
| 1985 | 58,000 | −3.3% | 3,000 | 19.33 |
| 1984 | 60,000 | −3.2% | 3,100 | 19.35 |
| 1983 | 62,000 | −1.6% | 3,200 | 19.38 |
| 1982 | 63,000 | −10.0% | 3,300 | 19.09 |
| 1981 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 3,700 | 18.92 |
| 1980 | 70,000 | +9.4% | 3,700 | 18.92 |
| 1979 | 64,000 | 0.0% | 3,700 | 17.30 |
| 1978 | 64,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 16.00 |
| 1977 | 64,000 | −6.0% | 4,000 | 16.00 |
| 1976 | 68,100 | +14% | 3,500 | 19.46 |
| 1975 | 60,000 | +16% | 4,000 | 15.00 |
| 1974 | 51,600 | −11% | 4,000 | 12.90 |
| 1973 | 58,000 | +66% | 4,000 | 14.50 |
| 1972 | 35,000 | −30% | 2,000 | 17.50 |
| 1971 | 50,000 | −9.1% | 2,500 | 20.00 |
| 1970 | 55,000 | −8.3% | 2,500 | 22.00 |
| 1969 | 60,000 | +5.3% | 2,500 | 24.00 |
| 1968 | 57,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 28.50 |
| 1967 | 57,000 | +12% | 2,000 | 28.50 |
| 1966 | 51,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 25.50 |
| 1965 | 51,000 | +13% | 2,000 | 25.50 |
| 1964 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 25.00 |
| 1963 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 25.00 |
| 1962 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 1,800 | 25.00 |
| 1961 | 45,000 | — | 1,800 | 25.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1 t USD 2,000
Exporter rank51 of 56
Imports531 t USD 43,000
Importer rank17 of 84
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/sugar-cane/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sugar cane in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 53,326 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of sugar cane?

Afghanistan ranked 81st of 94 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 39.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of sugar cane in Afghanistan changed?

It fell by 29% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.8% for the world. The record was 123,200 t in 2009.

### What is the yield of sugar cane in Afghanistan?

27.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (53,326 t from 1,947 ha), against a world average of 72.5 t/ha.

### Does Afghanistan export or import sugar cane?

In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 1 t (USD 2,000) and imports of 531 t (USD 43,000), 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 2024 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/china/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/pakistan/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/thailand/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mexico/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/indonesia/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/colombia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/united-states/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/australia/)[Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/guatemala/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/philippines/)
[All countries producing sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

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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