Central Asia: Tobacco Market 2024

Tobacco Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian tobacco market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tobacco Production in Central Asia

In value terms, tobacco production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Tobacco Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Tobacco exports surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporter of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest tobacco supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Tobacco Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Tobacco imports declined significantly to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tobacco imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the largest importer of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tobacco imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mongolia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Mongolia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tobacco import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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