Southern Asia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian unmanufactured tobacco market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

India (X tons) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the unmanufactured tobacco yield reached the maximum level 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.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume 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. 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. The total export 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. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Bangladesh (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (X%).

India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of tobacco (unmanufactured). At the same time, Pakistan (X%) and Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bangladesh and Pakistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported in Southern Asia; shrinking by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of tobacco (unmanufactured), namely Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tobacco (unmanufactured) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nepal, with an X% share.

In Sri Lanka, unmanufactured tobacco imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Nepal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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