Ukraine: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian unmanufactured tobacco market reduced notably to $X in 2022, falling by -53.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Ukraine

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 463%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Ukraine rose remarkably to X tons per ha, surging by 8.9% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 190% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Ukraine; with a decrease of -15% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by -65.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 257% 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

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Ukraine, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria amounted to +23.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+12.7% per year) and Poland (+47.3% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Ukraine, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria stood at +39.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+55.1% per year) and Belgium (-21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 762% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed measured growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Ghana (+73.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, unmanufactured tobacco imports into Ukraine shrank significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -54.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 8.2%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Malawi (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Ukraine, together accounting for 46% of total imports. Bulgaria, India, China, Mozambique, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Pakistan, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +439.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Ukraine were Malawi ($X), Germany ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. India, Bulgaria, China, Mozambique, Greece, Turkey, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +139.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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