Belgium: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian unmanufactured tobacco market shrank notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -72.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Belgium

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Belgium fell significantly to X tons per ha, waning by -44.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 33,193%. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year. 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 Belgium amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -76.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,322%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,147% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Belgium, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+15.9% per year) and Luxembourg (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Belgium, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+12.5% per year) and the Philippines (+31.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 27%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported into Belgium reduced rapidly to X tons, falling by -83.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 745%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 573% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malawi (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Belgium, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Malawi ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 38% of total imports. Tanzania, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Brazil, the Netherlands, India, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +19.6%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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