CIS: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in CIS

The CIS unmanufactured tobacco market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in CIS

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in the CIS reached X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the unmanufactured tobacco yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; 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 harvested area of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the CIS dropped modestly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in CIS

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Azerbaijan (X tons), distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Armenia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the key exporters of tobacco (unmanufactured), together generating X% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Armenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Armenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the largest importer of tobacco (unmanufactured), mixing up X% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%). Armenia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Armenia (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.), Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Armenia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tobacco (unmanufactured) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

In Russia, unmanufactured tobacco imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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