Asia-Pacific: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific unmanufactured tobacco market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific dropped to X tons per ha, waning by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

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. In general, exports continue to indicate slight growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate slight growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) and China (X tons) dominates exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Philippines (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Bangladesh (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were India ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while China ($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 Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported in Asia-Pacific rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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 sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main importers of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific, together comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Philippines (X%) and South Korea (X%). Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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