Belgium: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian unmanufactured tobacco market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Belgium

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Belgium fell sharply to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year. 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 Belgium reduced to X ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. Turkey, France, Luxembourg, Romania, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Italy, Egypt and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Turkey, Luxembourg, Romania, the Philippines, Italy, Egypt, Japan, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X 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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported into Belgium; leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malawi (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Brazil, India, Turkey, Spain, Mozambique, Germany and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Malawi ($X), Italy ($X) and Tanzania ($X) appeared to be the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Turkey, Greece, India, Spain, Mozambique, Brazil and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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