Key Market Indicators
Ivorian tobacco production is projected to decline significantly over the next five years, dropping to approximately 3,100 metric tons by 2028. This marks a decrease from the 4,500 metric tons recorded in 2023, translating to an average annual decline of 5.8%. The downward trend is not a new phenomenon for the West African nation. Since 1966, Ivorian tobacco supply has been decreasing at an average rate of 4.8% per year. In the global context, Côte d'Ivoire ranked 52nd in tobacco production as of 2023. Hungary matched Côte d'Ivoire's output with 4,500 metric tons. Leading the global rankings are India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe, which hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
