Saudi Arabia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi unmanufactured tobacco market declined significantly to $X in 2022, falling by -35.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 703,386,700% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Saudi Arabia stood at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Saudi Arabia totaled less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -38% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 386,784% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 78,691%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +715.9%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at +659.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 658% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ireland amounted to +37.1% per year.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, unmanufactured tobacco imports into Saudi Arabia stood at X tons, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 108%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unmanufactured tobacco to Saudi Arabia, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (-5.6% per year) and Jordan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Saudi Arabia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (0.0% per year) and Oman (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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