Key Market Indicators
Malian tobacco production is projected to plummet to approximately 1.5 metric tons by 2028, a dramatic decline from the 350 metric tons recorded in 2023. This represents a staggering annual decrease of nearly 65%. Since 1966, Mali's tobacco supply has seen a consistent downward trend, with an average annual reduction of 26%. In 2023, Mali ranked 86th globally in tobacco production, trailing behind the Central African Republic, which also produced around 350 metric tons. On the international stage, India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe held the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in tobacco production, highlighting a significant disparity in output compared to Mali's dwindling figures.
