Key Market Indicators
France's tobacco production has seen a significant decline in 2023, dropping to approximately 2,920 metric tons. This marks an 18% decrease from the previous year's output of around 3,580 metric tons. The downward trend in French tobacco production has been consistent over the years, with a 15.8% year-on-year decrease observed since 1966. In the global ranking for 2023, France has slipped to 59th position, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo surpassing it by producing roughly 2,920 metric tons. The leading countries in tobacco production remain unchanged, with India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global standings.