Germany: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Germany

The German unmanufactured tobacco market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Germany

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Germany amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 42% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Germany contracted slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Germany, with a combined 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +198.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Germany were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X), together accounting for 35% of total exports. Romania, Switzerland, Poland, Nigeria, the Philippines, Belgium, Ukraine, Italy, Sweden and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +204.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Philippines (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 Germany, with a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Malawi (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+8.8% per year) and Malawi (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Germany, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malawi ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malawi (-0.1% per year) and the United States (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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