> In 2024 Brazil produced 760 million t of sugar cane, the largest total in the world (39.2% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.2%.

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# Sugar cane production in Brazil

In 2024 Brazil produced 760 million t of sugar cane, the largest total in the world (39.2% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.2%. The record was 782 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 10.1 million ha, yield 75.6 t/ha.

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Production, 2024760 million t
World rank1 of 94
10-year change+3.2%
Record782 million t2023

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

## Brazil compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total39.2%39.0% in 2014
Yield, t/ha75.6world 72.5 (+4.2%)
kg per person3,583world 238
10-year change+3.2%world +2.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **Brazil** | 759,662,482 | 39.2% |
| 2 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/india/) | 453,158,494 | 23.4% |
| 3 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/china/) | 102,094,400 | 5.3% |

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

### Map of world production of sugar cane

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Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 759,662,482 | −2.9% | 10,051,272 | 75.58 |
| 2023 | 782,058,236 | +7.8% | 10,039,142 | 77.90 |
| 2022 | 725,729,052 | +1.4% | 9,882,621 | 73.43 |
| 2021 | 715,679,276 | −5.3% | 9,971,370 | 71.77 |
| 2020 | 756,070,576 | +0.3% | 9,996,134 | 75.64 |
| 2019 | 753,470,465 | +0.8% | 10,092,430 | 74.66 |
| 2018 | 747,556,774 | −1.5% | 10,024,104 | 74.58 |
| 2017 | 758,646,205 | −1.3% | 10,189,208 | 74.46 |
| 2016 | 768,594,154 | +2.4% | 10,223,894 | 75.18 |
| 2015 | 750,290,277 | +1.9% | 10,111,376 | 74.20 |
| 2014 | 736,108,487 | −4.2% | 10,419,678 | 70.65 |
| 2013 | 768,090,444 | +6.5% | 10,195,166 | 75.34 |
| 2012 | 721,077,287 | −1.8% | 9,705,388 | 74.30 |
| 2011 | 734,006,059 | +2.3% | 9,601,316 | 76.45 |
| 2010 | 717,463,793 | +3.7% | 9,076,706 | 79.04 |
| 2009 | 691,606,147 | +7.2% | 8,617,555 | 80.26 |
| 2008 | 645,300,182 | +17% | 8,140,089 | 79.27 |
| 2007 | 549,707,314 | +15% | 7,080,920 | 77.63 |
| 2006 | 477,410,656 | +13% | 6,355,498 | 75.12 |
| 2005 | 422,956,646 | +1.9% | 5,805,518 | 72.85 |
| 2004 | 415,205,835 | +4.8% | 5,631,741 | 73.73 |
| 2003 | 396,012,158 | +8.7% | 5,371,020 | 73.73 |
| 2002 | 364,389,416 | +5.8% | 5,100,405 | 71.44 |
| 2001 | 344,292,922 | +5.6% | 4,957,897 | 69.44 |
| 2000 | 326,121,011 | −2.3% | 4,804,511 | 67.88 |
| 1999 | 333,847,720 | −3.3% | 4,898,844 | 68.15 |
| 1998 | 345,254,972 | +4.1% | 4,985,819 | 69.25 |
| 1997 | 331,612,687 | +4.6% | 4,814,084 | 68.88 |
| 1996 | 317,105,981 | +4.4% | 4,750,296 | 66.75 |
| 1995 | 303,699,497 | +4.0% | 4,559,062 | 66.61 |
| 1994 | 292,101,835 | +19% | 4,345,260 | 67.22 |
| 1993 | 244,530,708 | −9.9% | 3,863,702 | 63.29 |
| 1992 | 271,474,875 | +4.1% | 4,202,604 | 64.60 |
| 1991 | 260,887,893 | −0.7% | 4,210,954 | 61.95 |
| 1990 | 262,674,144 | +4.1% | 4,272,600 | 61.48 |
| 1989 | 252,290,000 | −2.3% | 4,067,700 | 62.02 |
| 1988 | 258,294,000 | −3.8% | 4,113,230 | 62.80 |
| 1987 | 268,504,000 | +13% | 4,308,680 | 62.32 |
| 1986 | 238,443,008 | −3.5% | 3,944,680 | 60.45 |
| 1985 | 247,199,472 | +11% | 3,912,042 | 63.19 |
| 1984 | 222,317,840 | +2.9% | 3,655,810 | 60.81 |
| 1983 | 216,036,960 | +16% | 3,478,785 | 62.10 |
| 1982 | 186,646,608 | +20% | 3,084,297 | 60.52 |
| 1981 | 155,924,112 | +4.9% | 2,825,879 | 55.18 |
| 1980 | 148,650,560 | +7.0% | 2,607,628 | 57.01 |
| 1979 | 138,898,880 | +7.6% | 2,536,976 | 54.75 |
| 1978 | 129,144,944 | +7.5% | 2,391,455 | 54.00 |
| 1977 | 120,081,696 | +16% | 2,270,036 | 52.90 |
| 1976 | 103,173,456 | +13% | 2,093,483 | 49.28 |
| 1975 | 91,524,560 | −4.3% | 1,969,227 | 46.48 |
| 1974 | 95,623,680 | +3.9% | 2,056,691 | 46.49 |
| 1973 | 91,994,032 | +8.1% | 1,958,776 | 46.97 |
| 1972 | 85,106,224 | +5.9% | 1,802,648 | 47.21 |
| 1971 | 80,380,400 | +0.8% | 1,728,003 | 46.52 |
| 1970 | 79,752,944 | +6.0% | 1,725,121 | 46.23 |
| 1969 | 75,247,088 | −1.8% | 1,672,101 | 45.00 |
| 1968 | 76,610,496 | −0.6% | 1,686,727 | 45.42 |
| 1967 | 77,086,528 | +1.7% | 1,680,763 | 45.86 |
| 1966 | 75,787,520 | −0.1% | 1,635,503 | 46.34 |
| 1965 | 75,852,864 | +14% | 1,705,081 | 44.49 |
| 1964 | 66,398,976 | +4.2% | 1,519,491 | 43.70 |
| 1963 | 63,722,896 | +1.9% | 1,509,011 | 42.23 |
| 1962 | 62,534,512 | +5.3% | 1,466,619 | 42.64 |
| 1961 | 59,377,392 | — | 1,366,640 | 43.45 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,053 t USD 1.6 m
Exporter rank8 of 56
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 Brazil?

Brazil produced 760 million t in 2024, 39.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Brazil was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of India.

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

It rose by 3.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.8% for the world. The record was 782 million t in 2023.

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

75.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (760 million t from 10.1 million ha), against a world average of 72.5 t/ha.

### Does Brazil export or import sugar cane?

In 2024 Brazil reported exports of 2,053 t (USD 1.6 m) and no imports, 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

[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/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)
[All countries producing sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/)

## Other products of Brazil

[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/brazil/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/brazil/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/brazil/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/brazil/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/brazil/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/brazil/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/brazil/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/brazil/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brazil/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/brazil/)
[Agricultural production in Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/country/brazil/)

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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