Australia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Overview 2021

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Australia

For the fourth consecutive year, the Australian unmanufactured tobacco market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Australia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production rose rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Australia expanded to X tonnes per ha in 2019, surging by X% compared with 2018. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. 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 in Australia was estimated at X ha in 2019, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production attained the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2019, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tonnes) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Philippines stood at -X%.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Philippines.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to +X% per year.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Australia

For the fifth year in a row, Australia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, imports saw a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2010 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main unmanufactured tobacco supplier to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. totaled -X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tobacco (unmanufactured) in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco consumption was China (4.1M tonnes), comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (1.2M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia (489K tonnes), with a 5.2% share.

What are the largest producers of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the world?

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China (4.1M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco production, comprising approx. 44% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (1.3M tonnes), threefold. Brazil (796K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Australia?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($1.5M) constituted the largest supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to Australia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($126K), with a 7.2% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for tobacco (unmanufactured) in Australia?

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In 2019, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $5,918 per tonne, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tobacco (unmanufactured) in Australia?

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The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $5,431 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -2.5% against the previous year.