Asia-Pacific: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific unmanufactured tobacco market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco production was China (X tons), accounting for 55% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to -4.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-0.7% per year) and Indonesia (-0.5% per year).

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Asia-Pacific dropped modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.3%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco 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 harvested area of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific rose modestly to X ha, increasing by 2.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, exports of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the main exporters of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific, together amounting to near 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together making up a 30% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 71% share of total exports. The Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main exporting countries, Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported in Asia-Pacific; increasing by 7.9% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) represented roughly 52% of total imports in 2022. The Philippines (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.7% share, followed by Vietnam (8.8%) and South Korea (8.2%). Japan (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tobacco (unmanufactured) in Asia-Pacific, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 7.8% share.

In China, unmanufactured tobacco imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-1.7% per year) and the Philippines (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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