> In 2024 China produced 102 million t of sugar cane, the 3rd largest in the world (5.26% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%.

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# Sugar cane production in China

In 2024 China produced 102 million t of sugar cane, the 3rd largest in the world (5.26% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 128 million t in 2013. Area harvested: 1.3 million ha, yield 80.9 t/ha.

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Production, 2024102 million t
World rank3 of 94
10-year change−19%
Record128 million t2013

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

## China compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total5.3%6.7% in 2014
Yield, t/ha80.9world 72.5 (+11%)
kg per person71.9world 238
10-year change−19%world +2.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/brazil/) | 759,662,482 | 39.2% |
| 2 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/india/) | 453,158,494 | 23.4% |
| 3 | **China** | 102,094,400 | 5.3% |
| 4 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/pakistan/) | 84,235,451 | 4.3% |
| 5 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/thailand/) | 82,435,400 | 4.2% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 102,094,400 | −2.4% | 1,262,430 | 80.87 |
| 2023 | 104,565,500 | +1.1% | 1,265,130 | 82.65 |
| 2022 | 103,381,300 | −3.1% | 1,289,170 | 80.19 |
| 2021 | 106,663,800 | −1.3% | 1,316,070 | 81.05 |
| 2020 | 108,121,000 | −1.2% | 1,353,400 | 79.89 |
| 2019 | 109,388,100 | +1.2% | 1,390,730 | 78.66 |
| 2018 | 108,097,100 | +3.5% | 1,405,840 | 76.89 |
| 2017 | 104,404,300 | +1.2% | 1,371,360 | 76.13 |
| 2016 | 103,215,000 | −3.6% | 1,402,000 | 73.62 |
| 2015 | 107,064,000 | −15% | 1,476,000 | 72.54 |
| 2014 | 125,611,300 | −2.0% | 1,760,450 | 71.35 |
| 2013 | 128,201,500 | +4.1% | 1,816,490 | 70.58 |
| 2012 | 123,113,900 | +7.6% | 1,794,660 | 68.60 |
| 2011 | 114,434,600 | +3.3% | 1,721,210 | 66.48 |
| 2010 | 110,788,700 | −4.2% | 1,686,280 | 65.70 |
| 2009 | 115,586,700 | −6.9% | 1,697,470 | 68.09 |
| 2008 | 124,152,400 | +9.9% | 1,743,480 | 71.21 |
| 2007 | 112,950,500 | +16% | 1,585,760 | 71.23 |
| 2006 | 97,092,200 | +12% | 1,378,170 | 70.45 |
| 2005 | 86,638,000 | −3.6% | 1,354,350 | 63.97 |
| 2004 | 89,849,400 | −0.4% | 1,378,080 | 65.20 |
| 2003 | 90,234,800 | +0.1% | 1,409,420 | 64.02 |
| 2002 | 90,106,900 | +19% | 1,393,470 | 64.66 |
| 2001 | 75,662,700 | +11% | 1,248,040 | 60.63 |
| 2000 | 68,279,800 | −8.6% | 1,184,880 | 57.63 |
| 1999 | 74,702,700 | −10% | 1,302,840 | 57.34 |
| 1998 | 83,438,100 | +5.8% | 1,401,150 | 59.55 |
| 1997 | 78,896,800 | +16% | 1,311,490 | 60.16 |
| 1996 | 68,187,000 | +4.2% | 1,207,480 | 56.47 |
| 1995 | 65,417,400 | +7.4% | 1,125,300 | 58.13 |
| 1994 | 60,926,800 | −5.1% | 1,056,500 | 57.67 |
| 1993 | 64,193,800 | −12% | 1,087,800 | 59.01 |
| 1992 | 73,010,700 | +7.5% | 1,245,800 | 58.61 |
| 1991 | 67,898,000 | +18% | 1,163,730 | 58.35 |
| 1990 | 57,620,144 | +18% | 1,008,800 | 57.12 |
| 1989 | 48,794,704 | −0.5% | 959,500 | 50.85 |
| 1988 | 49,064,000 | +3.6% | 924,000 | 53.10 |
| 1987 | 47,363,008 | −5.7% | 858,000 | 55.20 |
| 1986 | 50,219,008 | −2.6% | 948,900 | 52.92 |
| 1985 | 51,549,152 | +30% | 965,000 | 53.42 |
| 1984 | 39,519,008 | +27% | 728,000 | 54.28 |
| 1983 | 31,141,344 | −16% | 653,470 | 47.66 |
| 1982 | 36,882,000 | +24% | 652,700 | 56.51 |
| 1981 | 29,668,000 | +30% | 550,800 | 53.86 |
| 1980 | 22,807,008 | +6.0% | 479,000 | 47.61 |
| 1979 | 21,508,000 | +1.9% | 511,800 | 42.02 |
| 1978 | 21,117,008 | +19% | 548,500 | 38.50 |
| 1977 | 17,753,008 | +6.8% | 506,800 | 35.03 |
| 1976 | 16,630,000 | −0.2% | 541,100 | 30.73 |
| 1975 | 16,667,000 | +1.4% | 523,300 | 31.85 |
| 1974 | 16,432,400 | −3.1% | 492,700 | 33.35 |
| 1973 | 16,964,608 | +3.3% | 504,700 | 33.61 |
| 1972 | 16,416,300 | +25% | 476,700 | 34.44 |
| 1971 | 13,138,700 | −2.4% | 426,000 | 30.84 |
| 1970 | 13,457,000 | +28% | 387,300 | 34.75 |
| 1969 | 10,496,900 | +1.5% | 328,000 | 32.00 |
| 1968 | 10,341,000 | −18% | 320,700 | 32.25 |
| 1967 | 12,640,300 | +11% | 342,000 | 36.96 |
| 1966 | 11,408,200 | −15% | 345,340 | 33.03 |
| 1965 | 13,390,000 | +10% | 350,400 | 38.21 |
| 1964 | 12,160,800 | +56% | 306,000 | 39.74 |
| 1963 | 7,801,500 | +127% | 184,000 | 42.40 |
| 1962 | 3,443,000 | −19% | 154,000 | 22.36 |
| 1961 | 4,268,100 | — | 188,500 | 22.64 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,342 t USD 500,000
Exporter rank7 of 56
Imports3.0 million t USD 180 m
Importer rank1 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 China?

China produced 102 million t in 2024, 5.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

China ranked 3rd 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 China changed?

It fell by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.8% for the world. The record was 128 million t in 2013.

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

80.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (102 million t from 1.3 million ha), against a world average of 72.5 t/ha.

### Does China export or import sugar cane?

In 2024 China reported exports of 2,342 t (USD 500,000) and imports of 3.0 million t (USD 180 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. 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/)[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/)

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[Agricultural production in China](https://husfarm.com/production/country/china/)

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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