Key Market Indicators
Zimbabwe's tobacco production is projected to hit 334,000 metric tons by 2028, up from approximately 284,000 metric tons in 2023. This forecast represents an annual growth rate of 2.5%. Since 1966, Zimbabwe has experienced an average yearly increase of 3.4% in tobacco supply. Despite this growth, the nation ranked fourth in global tobacco production in 2023, with Brazil surpassing it with the same output of around 284,000 metric tons. In the global rankings for tobacco production, India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
