Key Market Indicators
Ethiopian tobacco production is projected to decline to approximately 1,460 metric tons by 2028, down from around 1,730 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 2.7%. Since 1998, Ethiopia's tobacco supply has been on a downward trend, decreasing by an average of 2.9% each year. In 2023, Ethiopia ranked 69th globally in tobacco production. Peru, producing a similar 1,730 metric tons, edged out Ethiopia in the rankings. India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe occupied the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in the global tobacco production rankings for 2023.
