Benelux: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux unmanufactured tobacco market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, declining by -35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Benelux

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of unmanufactured tobacco production was Belgium (X tons), accounting for 100% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Belgium totaled +68.1%.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Benelux shrank rapidly to X tons per ha, which is down by -44.8% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33,193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the unmanufactured tobacco yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined notably 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.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area totaled X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 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 failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -77.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,312% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,051% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the major exporter of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), achieving a 12% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tobacco (unmanufactured) exports, with a CAGR of -6.8% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-19.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+25 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -23.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to -5.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.9%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -68.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 226% against the previous year. 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 fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 202%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 55% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together generating a 45% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +0.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform