Key Market Indicators
Pakistani tobacco production is projected to decline to approximately 102,700 metric tons by 2028, down from around 103,940 metric tons in 2023. This represents a year-on-year decrease of about 0.2%, according to recent data. Historically, Pakistan's tobacco supply has been on a downward trend, falling by an average of 0.5% annually since 1966. In 2023, Pakistan ranked 11th in global tobacco production, having been overtaken by Mozambique, which also produced approximately 103,940 metric tons. Leading the global rankings, India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.