South-Eastern Asia: Tobacco Market 2024

Tobacco Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian tobacco market totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tobacco Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, tobacco production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Tobacco Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) exported in South-Eastern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X tons) was the main exporter of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff), making up X% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Indonesia (X%). Singapore (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tobacco supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were the Philippines ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Tobacco Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, imports of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in South-Eastern Asia shrank to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tobacco imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) represented the key importer of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff), making up X% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Myanmar (X%), Singapore (X%), Cambodia (X%) and Vietnam (X%). Thailand (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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