Turkey: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish unmanufactured tobacco market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -18.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Turkey

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Turkey declined to X tons per ha, falling by -2.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unmanufactured tobacco yield increased by +10.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 Turkey rose to X ha, growing by 4.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the unmanufactured tobacco harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Turkey

For the third consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), which increased by 13% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Turkey, with a combined 47% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +198.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Iran ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Turkey worldwide, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

Iran, with a CAGR of +167.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Vietnam (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, imports of tobacco (unmanufactured) into Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 21% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier to Turkey, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.8% per year) and India (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Turkey, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+4.2% per year) and Germany (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 4.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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