EU: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in the EU

The EU unmanufactured tobacco market declined modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in the EU

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell 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 the European Union; which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together committing 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. At the same time, Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Germany and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Greece (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.), Greece (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Belgium, unmanufactured tobacco exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 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 remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of unmanufactured tobacco imports in 2022 were Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Greece and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Germany ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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