China - Unmanufactured Tobacco - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Unmanufactured Tobacco Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the unmanufactured tobacco price amounted to $8,973 per ton (CIF, China), declining by -2.1% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to September 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 an increase of 17% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $9,170 per ton in August 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($19.0 per kg), while the price for Indonesia ($5,900 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Unmanufactured Tobacco Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped ($8,989 per ton), while the price for tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) stood at $8,800 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped (+1.8%), while the prices for the other product experienced mixed trend patterns.
China Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports
In September 2022, purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -31.5% to 12K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after three months of growth. Overall, imports saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 119% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 20K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports declined notably to $109M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 108% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 167K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports by Type
In September 2022, tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped (11K tons) was the main type of unmanufactured tobacco supplied to China, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) (973 tons), more than tenfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped stood at -2.4%.
In value terms, tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped ($101M) constituted the largest type of unmanufactured tobacco supplied to China, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) ($8.6M), with a 7.9% share of total imports.
China Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports by Country
In September 2022, Zimbabwe (7.4K tons) constituted the largest supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to China, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Zimbabwe exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Zambia (2.3K tons), threefold. Brazil (1.2K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Zimbabwe totaled +10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Zambia (-2.5% per month) and Brazil (-11.2% per month).
In value terms, Zimbabwe ($71M) constituted the largest supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to China, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($20M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 6.8% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Zimbabwe totaled +11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Zambia (-2.5% per month) and Brazil (-11.2% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unmanufactured tobacco market in China. 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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