Sugar cane production in DR Congo
In 2024 DR Congo produced 2.5 million t of sugar cane, the 40th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 23%. The record was 2.9 million t in 2021. Area harvested: 71,637 ha, yield 35.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2.5 million t
- World rank
- 40 of 94
- 10-year change
- +23%
- Record
- 2.9 million t
- 2021
Sugar cane in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
DR Congo compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.13%
- 0.11% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 35.0
- world 72.5 (−52%)
- kg per person
- 22.9
- world 238
- 10-year change
- +23%
- world +2.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Bangladesh | 2,933,694 | 0.15% |
| 39 | Nepal | 2,760,495 | 0.14% |
| 40 | DR Congo | 2,505,252 | 0.13% |
| 41 | Mauritius | 2,195,802 | 0.11% |
| 42 | Côte d'Ivoire | 2,156,598 | 0.11% |
Map of world production of sugar cane
Share of the world total; DR Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,505,252 | +1.4% | 71,637 | 34.97 |
| 2023 | 2,471,668 | +2.3% | 68,340 | 36.17 |
| 2022 | 2,416,432 | −18% | 64,074 | 37.71 |
| 2021 | 2,934,058 | +8.7% | 73,782 | 39.77 |
| 2020 | 2,700,000 | +15% | 63,817 | 42.31 |
| 2019 | 2,351,848 | +5.8% | 54,674 | 43.02 |
| 2018 | 2,223,155 | +8.0% | 50,905 | 43.67 |
| 2017 | 2,058,948 | −0.3% | 46,457 | 44.32 |
| 2016 | 2,065,218 | −3.3% | 45,649 | 45.24 |
| 2015 | 2,136,748 | +4.5% | 45,769 | 46.69 |
| 2014 | 2,044,007 | +1.4% | 45,338 | 45.08 |
| 2013 | 2,014,897 | +0.1% | 45,000 | 44.78 |
| 2012 | 2,013,167 | +1.0% | 45,000 | 44.74 |
| 2011 | 1,993,010 | −4.1% | 45,000 | 44.29 |
| 2010 | 2,078,771 | +14% | 45,000 | 46.19 |
| 2009 | 1,827,140 | +1.9% | 40,000 | 45.68 |
| 2008 | 1,793,412 | +5.8% | 40,000 | 44.84 |
| 2007 | 1,694,395 | +13% | 40,000 | 42.36 |
| 2006 | 1,494,516 | −1.8% | 40,000 | 37.36 |
| 2005 | 1,522,275 | −1.8% | 40,000 | 38.06 |
| 2004 | 1,550,550 | −1.8% | 40,000 | 38.76 |
| 2003 | 1,579,350 | −1.5% | 40,000 | 39.48 |
| 2002 | 1,603,685 | +2.8% | 43,000 | 37.30 |
| 2001 | 1,560,000 | −6.5% | 36,500 | 42.74 |
| 2000 | 1,669,000 | −1.8% | 36,000 | 46.36 |
| 1999 | 1,700,000 | −1.8% | 36,000 | 47.22 |
| 1998 | 1,731,210 | +0.3% | 36,000 | 48.09 |
| 1997 | 1,726,160 | +1.4% | 35,000 | 49.32 |
| 1996 | 1,702,260 | −0.3% | 35,000 | 48.64 |
| 1995 | 1,706,670 | −0.3% | 35,000 | 48.76 |
| 1994 | 1,711,090 | −0.3% | 35,000 | 48.89 |
| 1993 | 1,715,520 | +0.5% | 35,000 | 49.01 |
| 1992 | 1,707,340 | +0.5% | 34,000 | 50.22 |
| 1991 | 1,699,200 | +0.5% | 33,670 | 50.47 |
| 1990 | 1,691,100 | +25% | 31,940 | 52.95 |
| 1989 | 1,351,200 | +2.7% | 30,300 | 44.59 |
| 1988 | 1,315,800 | +1.5% | 30,300 | 43.43 |
| 1987 | 1,296,200 | +25% | 28,700 | 45.16 |
| 1986 | 1,037,300 | +1.2% | 26,300 | 39.44 |
| 1985 | 1,025,300 | −14% | 23,400 | 43.82 |
| 1984 | 1,191,900 | +24% | 25,000 | 47.68 |
| 1983 | 964,500 | +2.8% | 24,000 | 40.19 |
| 1982 | 938,080 | +3.0% | 23,452 | 40.00 |
| 1981 | 911,000 | +2.9% | 22,775 | 40.00 |
| 1980 | 885,400 | +26% | 22,135 | 40.00 |
| 1979 | 700,000 | +7.3% | 13,000 | 53.85 |
| 1978 | 652,200 | −20% | 13,000 | 50.17 |
| 1977 | 817,000 | +0.3% | 13,000 | 62.85 |
| 1976 | 814,400 | +0.2% | 12,000 | 67.87 |
| 1975 | 813,000 | −0.4% | 13,000 | 62.54 |
| 1974 | 816,400 | +5.9% | 13,000 | 62.80 |
| 1973 | 771,200 | +10% | 12,000 | 64.27 |
| 1972 | 699,900 | +10% | 12,000 | 58.33 |
| 1971 | 635,200 | +1.9% | 11,000 | 57.75 |
| 1970 | 623,200 | +3.9% | 11,000 | 56.65 |
| 1969 | 600,000 | +8.2% | 9,500 | 63.16 |
| 1968 | 554,700 | +0.9% | 8,600 | 64.50 |
| 1967 | 550,000 | +17% | 8,500 | 64.71 |
| 1966 | 470,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 60.26 |
| 1965 | 470,000 | +11% | 7,800 | 60.26 |
| 1964 | 425,000 | −22% | 7,000 | 60.71 |
| 1963 | 545,000 | −4.4% | 9,000 | 60.56 |
| 1962 | 570,000 | +19% | 9,500 | 60.00 |
| 1961 | 480,000 | — | 8,000 | 60.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 52 t USD 10,000
- Importer rank
- 44 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of sugar cane in DR Congo?
DR Congo produced 2.5 million t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of sugar cane?
DR Congo ranked 40th 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 DR Congo changed?
It rose by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.8% for the world. The record was 2.9 million t in 2021.
What is the yield of sugar cane in DR Congo?
35.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.5 million t from 71,637 ha), against a world average of 72.5 t/ha.
Does DR Congo export or import sugar cane?
In 2024 DR Congo reported no exports and imports of 52 t (USD 10,000), 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 DR Congo is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.