Countries by Sugar Cane Production 2024

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Countries by Sugar Cane Production 2024

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Key Findings

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Brazil leads in Sugar Cane Production (Million Metric Tons) with 715 in 2024.
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Average Sugar Cane Production (Million Metric Tons) in 2024: 195  ·  median: 73.
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Gap in 2024: Brazil is 22.3× larger than Indonesia.

About This Dataset

Countries by Sugar Cane Production 2024
Countries ranked by total sugar cane production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to FAO data. Brazil is the world's largest sugar cane producer by an enormous margin — harvesting over 700 million metric tons annually from the vast cerrado and coastal states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Goiás. Brazil uses a remarkable dual-purpose system where its sugar cane crop feeds both the world's sugar export market and the domestic ethanol industry that powers a significant proportion of the country's vehicle fleet.
Analysis

Brazil's sugar cane production is not only the highest in the world but also dwarfs that of its closest competitor, India, by over 256 million metric tons. This gap illustrates Brazil's advanced agricultural practices and its dual-purpose system that supports both sugar exports and ethanol production. Meanwhile, countries like China and Thailand, producing 113 and 74 million metric tons respectively, lag far behind, indicating potential inefficiencies or less favorable agricultural conditions. The data suggests that Brazil's established infrastructure and investment in technology may continue to give it a competitive edge in the global market, while other nations may need to innovate or adapt to close the production gap.

Data Insights

Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart

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Data Points
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Top Value
715
Brazil
Sugar Cane Production (Million Metric Tons) · 2024
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Sugar Cane Production (Million Metric Tons)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot

Methodology & source

Data source
Wikipedia
Coverage
8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
Measure
Sugar Cane Production (Million Metric Tons)
Last updated
27 July 2026
Compiled by
The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
  • Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
  • Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Sugar Cane Production (Million Metric Tons) · ranked by 2024

✓ 8 sourced
# Category 2024 Source
🥇 Brazil 715
🥈 India 459
🥉 China 113
4 Thailand 74
5 Pakistan 72
6 Mexico 57
7 Colombia 34
8 Indonesia 32

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