Sugarcane is the most famous agricultural product in Hawaii, historically driving the state's agricultural industry.

Historically, sugarcane was the backbone of Hawaii's agricultural sector, shaping much of its economy and culture for over a century. The sugarcane industry played a major role in the state's development, with large plantations once scattered across the islands. While the industry has since declined, sugarcane remains a symbol of Hawaii’s agricultural heritage. The state’s tropical climate is ideal for growing sugarcane, and the crop was crucial to Hawaii’s early economy, fueling the sugar industry that supported both local jobs and export markets. Today, sugarcane is still grown in Hawaii, although tourism and other sectors have surpassed it in importance.