Nigeria: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien unmanufactured tobacco market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 99% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Nigeria

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Nigeria dropped to X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 8%. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X kg 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 unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Nigeria was estimated at X ha, increasing by 2.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Nigeria

Unmanufactured tobacco exports from Nigeria shrank dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -31.4% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 287%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 4.7%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Niger (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Nigeria, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger amounted to +44.9%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Nigeria, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Benin ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger amounted to +70.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 333% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Benin ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported into Nigeria skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 109% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Antigua and Barbuda (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Nigeria, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Germany, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, the United States, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Brazil ($X) and Antigua and Barbuda ($X) were the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Nigeria, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Germany, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, the United States, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +55.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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