U.S. export data

Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar: U.S. export markets

U.S. exports of molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar (HS 1703) totaled $52.3 million in 2025, shipped to 37 countries and territories. The largest market was Turkey, with $23.6 million (45% of the total, Fromerica calculation). From January–July 2026, exports were $21.4 million, down 43% from the same months of 2025.

U.S. exports, 2025
$52.3 million
37 destination countries and territories
January–July 2026
$21.4 million
Change vs January–July 2025
▼ −43%
Fromerica calculation

What HS 1703 covers

Heading 1703 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule: “Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.”

Top export markets

The 25 largest buyers of U.S. molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar in 2025, with the change so far this year. Countries with a link have a Fromerica export guide.

U.S. exports of HS 1703 by destination. Values: U.S. Census Bureau; share and change: Fromerica calculation.
#Country2025ShareYTD change
1Turkey $23.6M45%▼ −100%
2Canada $12.0M23%▼ −20%
3United Kingdom $11.8M23%▼ −22%
4Ireland $1.2M2.3%▲ >999%
5Mexico $1.1M2.1%▼ −12%
6Portugal $582K1.1%▲ +30%
7Algeria $420K0.8%n/a
8South Korea $364K0.7%▲ +13%
9Japan $201K0.4%▲ +56%
10Taiwan $150K0.3%▲ +35%
11Brazil $92K0.2%▼ −27%
12United Arab Emirates $87K0.2%▲ +635%
13Saudi Arabia $76K0.1%▼ −100%
14Hong Kong $54K0.1%▲ +6.4%
15Kuwait $48K0.1%▼ −38%
16New Zealand $42K0.1%▼ −3.0%
17The Bahamas $42K0.1%▼ −100%
18Bermuda $37K0.1%▲ +63%
19St Kitts and Nevis $37K0.1%n/a
20Denmark $35K0.1%▼ −100%
21Dominican Republic $33K0.1%▼ −18%
22Germany $29K0.1%▲ +149%
23Ethiopia $29K0.1%n/a
24China $22K0.0%▲ +5.9%
25Australia $21K0.0%▲ +79%

States that ship the most

By state of origin of movement: where the goods started their trip to the port, not necessarily where they were made.

U.S. exports of HS 1703 by state of origin of movement.
#State2025ShareYTD change
1Florida $37.3M71%▼ −55%
2Michigan $2.5M4.8%▼ −100%
3New Jersey $2.4M4.6%▼ −15%
4Louisiana $2.3M4.3%▼ −23%
5Ohio $1.2M2.3%▲ +85%
6Washington $1.1M2.1%▲ +63%
7North Dakota $1.1M2.1%▲ +3.1%
8Illinois $888K1.7%▼ −33%
9California $807K1.5%▼ −43%
10Texas $444K0.8%▲ +79%
11New York $412K0.8%▼ −23%
12Georgia $381K0.7%▲ +36%
13Minnesota $319K0.6%▼ −12%
14Wisconsin $208K0.4%▲ +36%
15Pennsylvania $169K0.3%▲ +302%

Next steps

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Data source and notes

This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

  • Export values: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade data (census.gov/foreign-trade), free-alongside-ship (FAS) value in current U.S. dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Latest month available: July 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-26. Figures are shown as published, rounded for display (on a computer, hover over a table value to see the exact figure). The Census Bureau revises past months, and we refresh the data every month.
  • Shares, year-over-year changes and rankings are Fromerica calculations based on these figures. Product names come from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (U.S. International Trade Commission) heading for each 4-digit code.
  • Fromerica is an independent company, not affiliated with any government agency. This page is for information only and is not legal, trade or investment advice.

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