India: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in India

In 2022, the Indian unmanufactured tobacco market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in India

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in India reached X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; 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 India totaled X ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from India

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 recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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. In general, total exports indicated a slight increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from India, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Philippines (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. 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

Zimbabwe (X tons), China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to India, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Zimbabwe totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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