🇺🇸 United States imports of molasses: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported molasses worth $194.6 million (761.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $264.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of molasses by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194.6M | 761.9K t |
| 2023 | $264.1M | 795.8K t |
| 2022 | $194.8M | 522.0K t |
| 2021 | $168.2M | 563.1K t |
| 2020 | $166.7M | 716.9K t |
| 2019 | $133.9M | 913.5K t |
| 2018 | $123.7M | 781.2K t |
| 2017 | $101.8M | 545.2K t |
Where the United States imports molasses from
Most of the value came from Canada (19%), Guatemala (18%), Belize (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belize grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $36.3M | 19% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $34.9M | 18% |
| 🇧🇿 Belize | $27.1M | 14% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $26.1M | 13% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $12.4M | 6.4% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $12.1M | 6.2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $10.2M | 5.3% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $10.0M | 5.2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $7.6M | 3.9% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $6.7M | 3.4% |
Types of molasses under HS 1703
| 1703.10 | Sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 85% |
| 1703.90 | Sugars: molasses, from sugar beet, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average import price of molasses
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports molasses
The United States exported $70.7 million of molasses in 2024 (257.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Most of it went to United Kingdom (41%), Canada (24%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $29.1M | 41% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $16.8M | 24% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $7.3M | 10% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.1M | 5.9% |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $973K | 1.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $630K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Molasses trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of molasses imported by the United States?
The United States imported molasses worth $194.6 million in 2024 (761.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import molasses from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (19%), Guatemala (18%), Belize (14%).
What is the average import price of molasses in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.21 per kg.
Does the United States export molasses?
Yes. The United States exported molasses worth $70.7 million in 2024, mainly to United Kingdom, Canada, France.
What is the HS code for molasses?
Molasses falls under HS heading 1703 (Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading molasses with the United States?
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