Key Market Indicators
Iranian tobacco production is projected to reach approximately 21,200 metric tons by 2028, marking a modest annual growth rate of 0.5% from its 2023 level of around 20,600 metric tons. Since 1966, Iran's tobacco supply has consistently increased by an average of 1% per year. In 2023, Iran ranked 29th globally in tobacco production, with South Korea surpassing it with a similar output of 20,600 metric tons. Notably, India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe took the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively, in the global tobacco production rankings for 2023.
