South-Eastern Asia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian unmanufactured tobacco market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Indonesia (X tons) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco producing country in South-Eastern Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The Philippines (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

In Indonesia, unmanufactured tobacco production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in South-Eastern Asia reached X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; 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 unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in South-Eastern Asia shrank modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Thailand (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Singapore (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Lao People's Democratic Republic (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, 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 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the largest importer of tobacco (unmanufactured) in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Vietnam (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Philippines (X%). The following importers - Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of tobacco (unmanufactured). At the same time, Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Philippines experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Singapore (X%), Myanmar (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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