Chile: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Chile

The Chilean unmanufactured tobacco market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Chile

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Chile reached X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of tobacco (unmanufactured) production in Chile skyrocketed to X ha, jumping by 28% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 31%. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) exported from Chile surged to X tons, with an increase of 166% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,965% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,976%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Chile, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +71.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Chile were Turkey ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +56.4%, 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

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 282% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+48.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Chile

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Chile surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 55% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to Chile, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sixfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-0.0% per year) and Turkey (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Chile, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+9.8% per year) and Turkey (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 51%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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