U.S.: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. unmanufactured tobacco market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -10% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in the U.S.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 153% 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 average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the United States contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 14%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of tobacco (unmanufactured) in the United States contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -6.4% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were exported from the United States; standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 8%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from the United States, with a combined 51% share of total exports. Belgium, Mexico, Vietnam, Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, Poland, the Netherlands, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X), China ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Belgium, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Canada, Poland, France, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, growing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported into the United States fell modestly to X tons, which is down by -3.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier to the United States, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-2.3% per year) and Turkey (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to the United States, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-6.5% per year) and Canada (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($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 Dominican Republic (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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