Saudi Arabia: Market for Manufactured Tobacco, Extracts And Essences 2025

Market Size for Manufactured Tobacco, Extracts And Essences in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences totaled $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Manufactured Tobacco, Extracts And Essences in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Manufactured Tobacco, Extracts And Essences

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences exports from Saudi Arabia declined remarkably to X tons in 2021, dropping by -65% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 252%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences exported from Saudi Arabia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising 38% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +56.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Manufactured Tobacco, Extracts And Essences

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences were imported into Saudi Arabia; stabilizing at 2020. In general, imports saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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