Austria: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Austria

The Austrian unmanufactured tobacco market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -16.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a mild decrease. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Austria

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 1,143%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Austria reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -1.6% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood 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 Austria; surging by 1.5% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 3.1% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) exported from Austria declined significantly to X tons, waning by -49.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 104,900% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 185,664% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Austria, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary stood at -17.8%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Austria.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary totaled -3.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 335%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hungary.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +17.7% per year.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported into Austria; shrinking by -14.1% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -24.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 63%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to Austria, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +6.0%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Austria, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +4.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -16.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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