World - Unmanufactured Tobacco - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Unmanufactured Tobacco - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Unmanufactured tobacco market

Unmanufactured Tobacco - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Belgium
2Brazil
3Malawi
4Russia
5Poland

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco markets worldwide were Belgium, Brazil and Malawi, together accounting for 32% of the global market. Russia, Poland, Germany, Indonesia, India, Italy, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main consuming countries, Poland (+53.1% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while unmanufactured tobacco market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China379931842603-17.2%
India371634292956-10.8%
Malawi380937293043-10.6%
Argentina357233973287-4.1%
Mozambique400242033355-8.4%
Brazil444742783396-12.6%
Tanzania507244894196-9.0%
Zimbabwe518248044300-8.9%
Belgium559335724962-5.8%
Italy4585476550074.5%
Turkey713265246506-4.5%
United States704472226707-2.4%
Germany691268786720-1.4%
Average472745104163-6.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,720 per ton), while China ($2,603 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China8207773086312.6%
Germany556453365378-1.7%
Indonesia572952535006-6.5%
Poland4064492049099.9%
Belgium493745054779-1.6%
Turkey530548354601-6.9%
South Korea4462499044960.4%
Netherlands503646764193-8.8%
Russia439441304179-2.5%
United States507343883894-12.4%
Vietnam571054723701-19.5%
United Arab Emirates285630062586-4.8%
Egypt347133822240-19.7%
Average477046694418-3.8%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($8,631 per ton), while Egypt ($2,240 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Belgium1.61.51-21.2%
China1.11.20.8-14.9%
Germany0.90.80.7-9.3%
Poland0.40.70.739.1%
Russia0.70.70.6-3.1%

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco importing markets worldwide were Belgium ($994M), China ($775M) and Germany ($742M), together comprising 24% of global imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Russia, Indonesia, the United States, Turkey, the Netherlands, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Brazil22.11.5-12.9%
Belgium0.050.071.1397.3%
Zimbabwe0.90.80.7-9.0%
United States1.10.80.7-19.4%
India0.70.60.5-14.5%

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($1.5B), Belgium ($1.1B) and Zimbabwe ($740M), with a combined 36% share of global exports.

Belgium (+397.3% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Unmanufactured Tobacco - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for unmanufactured tobacco worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Unmanufactured Tobacco - Top Companies

NATIONAL TOBACCO ENTERPRISE (ETH) S.C, JEET BIRI MANUFACTURING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED, Scott Farms, Inc., Shaanxi Jinye Science Technology and Education Group Co., Ltd., INDUSTRIAS DEL TABACO, ALIMENTOS Y BEBIDAS S.A., Colonial Wholesale Distributing, Inc., C B Bunting & Sons, Tabacalera Andina SA Tanasa, NGAN SON JOINT STOCK COMPANY, HOA VIET JOINT-STOCK COMPANY, Rizhao Lanshan District Jiazi Shanhuangyan Specialty Cooperative, VILLA TOSCANO S.A.C., GRUPPO AGRICOOPER SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA, JAKA TABAK AD, BUKIT BAIK (PRIVATE) LIMITED, LONG HA COMPANY LIMITED, HAIDER DARWISH, TABACALERA LA MECA SA TABAMESA, AMIDOL SERVICES (PVT) LTD, AGRODUHAN d.o.o.

Unmanufactured Tobacco - Product Coverage

  • HS 240110 - Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)
  • HS 240120 - Tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
  • HS 240130 - Tobacco refuse

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global unmanufactured tobacco market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 826 - Tobacco leaves

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

CNTC (China National Tobacco Corporation), Philip Morris International, BAT (British American Tobacco), Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Altria Group, Swedish Match, Sampoerna, KT&G (Korea Tobacco), Gudang Garam, RLX technology, Universal Corporation, Turning Point Brands, 22nd Century Group, Kaival Brands Innovations, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, Global Tobacco Company LTD, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, VST Industries, Reynolds American, Golden Tobacco Ltd, NTC Industries Ltd

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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