ASEAN: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in ASEAN

In 2022, the ASEAN unmanufactured tobacco market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in ASEAN

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco production was Indonesia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The Philippines (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Indonesia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tobacco (unmanufactured) production in ASEAN reduced to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented the major exporters of tobacco (unmanufactured) in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Singapore and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight slump. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) was the key importer of tobacco (unmanufactured), mixing up X% of total imports. Vietnam (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Philippines (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of tobacco (unmanufactured). At the same time, Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Philippines experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (X%), Myanmar (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.), Indonesia (X p.p.) and the Philippines (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco importing markets in ASEAN were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the Philippines ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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