Switzerland: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss unmanufactured tobacco market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Switzerland

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Switzerland dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average 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.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Switzerland rose to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached 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 Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -58.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Switzerland, together comprising 70% of total exports. Spain, Uzbekistan, the United States, Russia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Belgium, Russia, Uzbekistan, the United States and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +4.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 France (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -4.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Switzerland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Mozambique, Zimbabwe, India, Italy, Malawi, Turkey, China, the United States, Spain and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Switzerland, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-8.0% per year) and Mozambique (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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