Tobacco Refuse Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Tobacco Refuse Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Tobacco Refuse Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Tobacco Refuse Exports in China
  4. Tobacco Refuse Imports in China

Tobacco Refuse Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average tobacco refuse export price stood at $517 per ton in June 2023, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous month. Over the period from June 2022 to June 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 28% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $551 per ton in May 2023, and then fell in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($834 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($346 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tobacco Refuse Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average tobacco refuse import price stood at $1,333 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 5.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($1,630 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $1,181 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Tobacco Refuse Exports in China

Tobacco refuse exports from China surged to 59K tons in 2022, jumping by 37% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tobacco refuse exports surged to $32M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Tobacco Refuse in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium5.15.32.311.531.1%
Indonesia4.65.04.27.015.0%
Vietnam0.91.43.02.336.7%
Philippines1.92.02.31.90.0%
France3.43.54.81.2-29.3%
United Arab Emirates0.50.40.71.130.1%
South Korea0.50.91.00.921.6%
Russia0.50.20.20.921.6%
Greece0.30.30.10.626.0%
Turkey0.10.10.10.458.7%
Egypt0.81.6N/A0.3-27.9%
Others4.13.12.83.5-5.1%
Total22.523.821.531.612.0%

Top Export Markets for Tobacco Refuse from China in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (14.2K tons)
  2. Belgium (14.1K tons)
  3. Vietnam (6.5K tons)
  4. Philippines (3.9K tons)
  5. Russia (2.4K tons)
  6. United Arab Emirates (2.3K tons)
  7. South Korea (1.7K tons)
  8. France (1.6K tons)
  9. Greece (1.5K tons)
  10. Turkey (1.1K tons)
  11. Egypt (0.9K tons)

Tobacco Refuse Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of tobacco refuses imported into China dropped significantly to 14 tons, with a decrease of -50% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a sharp slump.

In value terms, tobacco refuse imports dropped rapidly to $18K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic decline.

Import of Tobacco Refuse in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY20212022CAGR,
2021-2022
United States21.910.6-51.6%
GreeceN/A7.50%
Pakistan12.3N/A0%
Others1.9N/A0%
Total36.218.1-50.0%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco Refuse to China in 2022:

  1. United States (9.0 tons)
  2. Greece (4.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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