Benelux: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux unmanufactured tobacco market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Benelux

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Belgium (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco production, accounting for X% of total volume.

In Belgium, unmanufactured tobacco production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Benelux fell markedly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the unmanufactured tobacco yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Benelux; shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable slump. 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 somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) represented the main exporter of tobacco (unmanufactured), generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tobacco (unmanufactured) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Benelux

Unmanufactured tobacco imports expanded modestly to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid 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. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the largest importer of tobacco (unmanufactured), creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tobacco (unmanufactured) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tobacco (unmanufactured) in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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