U.S. - Unmanufactured Tobacco - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Unmanufactured Tobacco - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  2. Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports in the United States
  4. Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports in the United States

Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $8,240 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($11,226 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($4,361 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 France (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $6,470 per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, unmanufactured tobacco import price decreased by -5.6% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 an increase of 50% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $6,851 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($13,415 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($638 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 105K tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were exported from the United States; approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 8%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 105K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports expanded slightly to $862M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Unmanufactured Tobacco in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Dominican Republic12517219321820.4%
China1.10.1169178444.9%
Switzerland204107126104-20.1%
Belgium43.240.328.175.920.7%
Vietnam18.322.322.241.331.2%
Mexico78.469.472.333.3-24.8%
Indonesia41.842.729.326.1-14.5%
South Korea26.532.525.524.1-3.1%
Canada22.123.115.621.9-0.3%
Poland2.711.10.515.980.6%
France1.32.78.08.788.4%
Netherlands10.89.58.97.2-12.6%
Italy38.115.64.26.0-46.0%
Others143147140102-10.7%
Total7566958438624.5%

Top Export Markets for Unmanufactured Tobacco from the United States in 2022:

  1. China (19.7K tons)
  2. Dominican Republic (19.4K tons)
  3. Switzerland (14.2K tons)
  4. Belgium (9.7K tons)
  5. Mexico (7.6K tons)
  6. Vietnam (5.2K tons)
  7. Canada (4.0K tons)
  8. Indonesia (3.4K tons)
  9. South Korea (3.2K tons)
  10. Poland (2.2K tons)
  11. Netherlands (1.5K tons)
  12. France (1.5K tons)
  13. Italy (0.7K tons)

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports in the United States

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into the United States dropped slightly to 126K tons in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reduced slightly to $549M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24%.

Import of Unmanufactured Tobacco in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil228144154171-9.1%
Turkey58.659.710479.710.8%
Canada62.939.563.962.6-0.2%
Dominican Republic15.419.830.531.026.3%
Guatemala22.428.538.522.1-0.4%
Greece11.616.020.420.621.1%
North Macedonia18.112.324.119.42.3%
India13.212.88.918.912.7%
Malawi39.113.215.917.1-24.1%
Zimbabwe10.38.915.116.216.3%
Philippines13.111.16.214.73.9%
Indonesia13.09.46.311.6-3.7%
Argentina16.617.924.711.3-12.0%
Others60.155.244.852.8-4.2%
Total582449558549-1.9%

Top Suppliers of Unmanufactured Tobacco to the United States in 2022:

  1. Brazil (40.9K tons)
  2. Canada (15.2K tons)
  3. Turkey (12.1K tons)
  4. India (9.3K tons)
  5. Indonesia (6.0K tons)
  6. Dominican Republic (5.6K tons)
  7. Guatemala (5.3K tons)
  8. North Macedonia (4.3K tons)
  9. Malawi (4.0K tons)
  10. Philippines (3.3K tons)
  11. Zimbabwe (3.1K tons)
  12. Argentina (2.7K tons)
  13. Greece (2.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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