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Global Tobacco Market 2024

Tobacco Market Size

In 2022, the global tobacco market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tobacco Production

In value terms, tobacco production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Tobacco Exports

Exports

For the seventh year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff), which increased by less than X% to X tons in 2022. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, tobacco exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), India (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Serbia (X tons), together recording X% of total export. The United States (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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global exports. Poland, India, Belgium, Serbia, France, Turkey, Russia, the United States, the Philippines and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted sharply 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 Poland ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Tobacco Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, tobacco imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), followed by Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the key importers of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff), together creating X% of total imports. Iraq (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Algeria ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global imports. Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Belgium, Turkey, Iraq, Russia, Kuwait, Romania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, India and the United States, together comprising 33% of global consumption. Turkey, Malawi, Pakistan, Russia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Italy and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China, India and the United States, together accounting for 34% of global production. Turkey, Malawi, Russia, Pakistan, Nigeria, France, Indonesia, Germany, Italy and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
In value terms, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 32% of global exports. Poland, India, Belgium, Serbia, France, Turkey, Russia, the United States, the Philippines and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.
In value terms, the largest tobacco importing markets worldwide were Germany, Algeria and Spain, together comprising 19% of global imports. Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Belgium, Turkey, Iraq, Russia, Kuwait, Romania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.
The average tobacco export price stood at $10,124 per ton in 2022, which is down by -32.4% against the previous year.
The average tobacco import price stood at $10,430 per ton in 2022, waning by -38.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global tobacco market. 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:

  • Prodcom 12001930 - Smoking tobacco (excluding tobacco duty)
  • Prodcom 12001990 - Manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences, other homogenised or reconstituted tobacco, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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