Eastern Europe: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, the East European unmanufactured tobacco market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 Eastern Europe

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 somewhat lower figure.

Poland (X tons) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco producing country in Eastern Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Poland amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Eastern Europe; which is down by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Bulgaria ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported in Eastern Europe; approximately equating 2021. In general, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) represented the largest importer of tobacco (unmanufactured), making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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