Middle East: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern unmanufactured tobacco market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in the Middle East

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Yemen (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Yemen (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco yield remained 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the Middle East dropped modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporter of tobacco (unmanufactured), generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Lebanon (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Iran increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a X% share.

In Turkey, unmanufactured tobacco exports declined by 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: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported in the Middle East surged to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a prominent 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up X% of total imports. Yemen (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Iran (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (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 Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Iran ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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