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Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in South Africa - 2023

Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $2,528 per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,631 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($5,881 per ton), while the price for Zambia ($567 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $6,318 per ton in 2022, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $6,542 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($9,546 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($3,687 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+40.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 1.9% to 17K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt slump.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reduced slightly to $43M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

Import of Unmanufactured Tobacco in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Zimbabwe	38.5	24.0	30.3	28.5	-9.5%
Brazil	17.0	10.8	1.5	3.8	-39.3%
Mozambique	6.5	3.3	4.3	3.4	-19.4%
India	4.0	2.2	2.2	2.2	-18.1%
Philippines	0.4	1.4	N/A	0.8	26.0%
Zambia	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.7	20.5%
Others	16.2	7.7	5.9	3.6	-39.4%
Total	82.9	49.7	44.7	43.1	-19.6%

Top Suppliers of Unmanufactured Tobacco to South Africa in 2022:

Zimbabwe (12.6K tons)
Zambia (1.2K tons)
Brazil (1.0K tons)
India (0.8K tons)
Mozambique (0.6K tons)
Philippines (0.3K tons)

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), when their volume decreased by -32.2% to 3.6K tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports contracted rapidly to $23M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 32%.

Export of Unmanufactured Tobacco in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Kenya	N/A	0.9	1.2	5.9	156.0%
South Korea	4.9	3.6	3.0	2.8	-17.0%
Sweden	1.6	1.7	0.4	2.6	17.6%
Germany	1.6	1.5	3.5	2.4	14.5%
United Arab Emirates	3.2	2.6	3.2	1.2	-27.9%
Singapore	1.8	1.3	0.9	1.1	-15.1%
Turkey	N/A	3.6	2.3	0.9	-50.0%
Armenia	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.9	0%
Belgium	0.8	1.4	0.4	0.9	4.0%
Nigeria	0.4	2.9	10.4	0.8	26.0%
United States	0.2	0.2	0.9	0.6	44.2%
Papua New Guinea	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.5	0%
Indonesia	0.9	0.9	0.6	0.3	-30.7%
Others	6.3	8.4	4.9	2.0	-31.8%
Total	21.7	28.8	31.6	22.9	1.8%

Top Export Markets for Unmanufactured Tobacco from South Africa in 2022:

Kenya (1009.7 tons)
South Korea (408.6 tons)
Sweden (277.2 tons)
Germany (277.2 tons)
Belgium (256.8 tons)
United Arab Emirates (232.5 tons)
Armenia (217.8 tons)
Nigeria (194.0 tons)
Singapore (153.4 tons)
Turkey (138.6 tons)
United States (122.7 tons)
Papua New Guinea (78.7 tons)
Indonesia (55.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unmanufactured tobacco market in South Africa. 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:

South Africa

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023