Italy: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Italy

The Italian unmanufactured tobacco market fell notably to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Italy

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Italy contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the yield recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Italy declined to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. Indonesia, Lithuania, Greece, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Jordan, Russia, Serbia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, Lithuania, Croatia, Greece, Slovakia, Jordan, Serbia, Russia, Bulgaria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Italy

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Italy skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, France, Spain, Pakistan, Argentina, Malawi and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Italy were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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