Central Asia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian unmanufactured tobacco market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Central Asia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Central Asia shrank to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, unmanufactured tobacco yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Central Asia shrank slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the harvested area faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. 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. In general, exports saw a measured increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the fourth year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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