Key Market Indicators
Greek tobacco production experienced a significant decline in 2023, dropping to approximately 10,300 metric tons. This marks a 22% decrease from the previous year's output of around 13,200 metric tons. The trend has been downward since 1966, with an average yearly supply reduction of 14.6%. In the global ranking for 2023, Greece placed 37th in tobacco production. Japan surpassed Greece with a similar production level of roughly 10,300 metric tons. Leading the chart, India secured the top position, followed by Brazil and Zimbabwe in second and third places, respectively. On the demand side, since 2004, Greece has seen a gradual decline of 1.8 percentage points per year.
