Northern America: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Northern America

The North American unmanufactured tobacco market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Northern America

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco producing country in Northern America, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States stood at -5.4%.

The average unmanufactured tobacco yield fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -4.3% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Northern America fell to X ha, which is down by -5.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) increased by 0.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the main exporter of tobacco (unmanufactured), committing 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 16% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -4.4% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +3.5 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier in Northern America, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports.

In the United States, unmanufactured tobacco exports shrank by an average annual rate of -2.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.8%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported in Northern America; shrinking by -2.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 94% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), creating a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to unmanufactured tobacco imports into the United States stood at -5.4%. Canada (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tobacco (unmanufactured) in Northern America, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

In the United States, unmanufactured tobacco imports shrank by an average annual rate of -5.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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