Argentina: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian unmanufactured tobacco market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -54.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight reduction. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Argentina

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Argentina stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.7%. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tobacco (unmanufactured) production in Argentina reached X ha, with an increase of 2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Argentina

Unmanufactured tobacco exports from Argentina surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 119% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Argentina, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Paraguay (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+9.7% per year) and Paraguay (-8.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Argentina, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-8.5% per year) and Brazil (+10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+43.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of tobacco (unmanufactured) into Argentina reduced sharply to X tons, declining by -57.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. North Macedonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to -13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-21.1% per year) and North Macedonia (-28.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Turkey ($X) and North Macedonia ($X) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of -21.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -38% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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