Tanzania: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2024

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian cigarettes containing tobacco market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Production in Tanzania

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of cigarettes containing tobacco increased by X% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cigarettes containing tobacco exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cigarettes containing tobacco export price stood at less than $X per thousand units in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at less than $X per thousand units in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique (less than $X per thousand units), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo (less than $X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%).

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of cigarettes containing tobacco imported into Tanzania skyrocketed to X units, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X units) constituted the largest cigarettes containing tobacco supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cigarettes containing tobacco imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (X.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cigarettes containing tobacco to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Serbia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Serbia (X.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigarettes containing tobacco import price amounted to less than $X per thousand units, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cigarettes containing tobacco import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at less than $X per thousand units in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya (less than $X per thousand units), while the price for China (less than $X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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