Australia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Australia

The Australian unmanufactured tobacco market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Australia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 331% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Australia was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average unmanufactured tobacco yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Australia; stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.1%. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -86.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,055% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,267% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Australia, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X kg), fourfold. Papua New Guinea (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at -40.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-38.8% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-59.0% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Australia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Solomon Islands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled -32.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Solomon Islands (-37.1% per year) and Indonesia (-34.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 834% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Indonesia (+55.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Australia

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Australia soared to X kg in 2022, growing by 107% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure 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, continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X kg), the Philippines (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Australia, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Indonesia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, China, Switzerland, Uganda, India and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of -46.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Australia, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of -47.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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