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United Kingdom: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK unmanufactured tobacco market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) exported from the UK reduced to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into the UK

After nine years of decline, supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Pakistan and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to the UK were India ($X), Brazil ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tobacco (unmanufactured) in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco consumption, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fourfold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the world?

China remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tobacco (unmanufactured) to the UK?

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to the UK were India, Brazil and Bulgaria, together accounting for 61% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tobacco (unmanufactured) from the UK?

In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for tobacco unmanufactured) exports from the UK, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary, with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for tobacco (unmanufactured) in the UK?

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $2,148 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -66.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tobacco (unmanufactured) in the UK?

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $7,451 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 39% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unmanufactured tobacco market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 826 - Tobacco leaves

Country coverage:

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023