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Molasses market in Russia, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Russian molasses market volume fluctuated, peaking at 984 thousand tons in 2019. This increase was driven by growing interest in using molasses for biofuels and animal feed, which boosted domestic consumption. The market then contracted to 837 thousand tons by 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted sugar production—a key determinant of molasses output—and initial international trade sanctions began to affect supply chains.

Starting in 2022, market volume entered a sustained growth phase, reaching 1 411 thousand tons in 2024. The introduction of 50% customs duties on beet pulp and EU sanctions on related products sharply reduced molasses exports, making more product available domestically. At the same time, molasses production recovered and expanded, further supporting market growth despite ongoing geopolitical trade constraints.

In 2025, molasses production stood at 1 798 thousand tons. New advertising labeling rules and the platform economy law, which took effect in September and October 2025 respectively, began to reshape distribution channels and sales practices for molasses via digital marketplaces.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
4. 5.4. Average producer prices, 2018-2026
  1. 5.4.1. 10.81.14.110 - Beet molasses, $ US/t
5. 5.5. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.5.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.5.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.5.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production molasses in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia maintained the 8th position globally in molasses production volume.

Top producers of molasses, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of molasses, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Russia's molasses production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 1 508 K t, marking a gradual contraction of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 654 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 5.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	(5.2%)	(3.9%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports molasses from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia exported 551.3 K t of molasses in 2021, down by 22.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 30.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	14.4%	(22.6%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Turkey, Spain, and Italy—together accounted for 63.5% of Russia's total molasses exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Russia's molasses export volume declined. In 2021, exports reached 69 062 K $ US, showing a modest decrease of 9.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 27.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 76 016 K $ US, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 27.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	27.1%	(9.1%)	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Turkey (44.6% of exports in value terms), Spain (17.1%), and Vietnam (6.0%) stood out as the main markets for Russia's molasses exports in value terms, together representing 67.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports molasses to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest import volume was registered in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 84 times. In 2021, Russia's molasses import volume stood at 0.3 K t, reflecting a fall of 93.7% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 4.0 K t, with the largest increase also in 2020 at 2,035.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	291.1%	2 035.9%	(93.7%)	74.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus was the principal market for molasses imports to Russia, accounting for 81.9% of total imports in kind, while other destinations formed a less significant portion.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, a 21-fold shift. In 2021, molasses shipments to Russia from abroad came to 178 K $ US, corresponding to a steep decline of 73.9% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 682 K $ US, with the largest increase also in 2020 at 595.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	199.5%	595.3%	(73.9%)	75.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Belarus and Vietnam were the dominant suppliers of molasses to Russia, together taking 81.7% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each accounting for relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io