Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium
  4. Exports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium

Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped stood at $6,534 per ton in October 2023, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8,099 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to October 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($7,031 per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($4,296 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped stood at $21,839 per ton in October 2023, jumping by 227% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($35,160 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($6,955 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped decreased by -5.6% to 119K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 805%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 139K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped rose to $669M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 586% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $769M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malawi19.710213514293.2%
Italy8.288.372.487.1119.8%
Tanzania9.789.045.482.0103.7%
Zambia3.615.145.854.2146.9%
Zimbabwe2.552.640.253.6177.8%
Bangladesh2.77.729.253.3170.3%
Mozambique3.248.049.329.5109.7%
Spain2.629.321.129.5124.7%
India4.838.326.628.280.4%
Brazil2.967.446.619.488.4%
Others52.123114790.420.2%
Total11276965966981.4%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped to Belgium in 2022:

  1. Malawi (27.9K tons)
  2. Tanzania (14.9K tons)
  3. Italy (14.4K tons)
  4. Bangladesh (11.1K tons)
  5. Zambia (9.5K tons)
  6. Zimbabwe (8.8K tons)
  7. India (6.0K tons)
  8. Mozambique (6.0K tons)
  9. Spain (5.8K tons)
  10. Brazil (4.2K tons)

Exports of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped decreased by -18% to 116K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,881% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 149K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped reduced sharply to $621M in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,351%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $865M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
GermanyN/A246182169-17.1%
PolandN/A200214148-14.0%
Russia0.188.110193.1876.4%
Turkey0.142.838.943.9660.0%
RomaniaN/A31.134.226.6-7.5%
Luxembourg5.428.322.823.964.2%
PhilippinesN/A17.726.814.6-9.2%
ItalyN/A45.570.113.6-45.3%
Others19.616713088.365.2%
Total25.1865819621191.4%

Top Export Markets for Tobacco; Partly or Wholly Stemmed or Stripped from Belgium in 2022:

  1. Germany (32.4K tons)
  2. Poland (29.1K tons)
  3. Russia (14.3K tons)
  4. Turkey (7.7K tons)
  5. Luxembourg (5.2K tons)
  6. Romania (4.8K tons)
  7. Italy (3.0K tons)
  8. Philippines (2.7K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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