Key Market Indicators
Nepal's tobacco production experienced a significant drop in 2023, reaching 540 metric tons, an 18% decrease from the 660 metric tons recorded in 2022. This marks a continuing downward trend for the country, with year-on-year supply having fallen by 15% since 1966. In the global rankings for 2023, Nepal secured the 82nd position, with Haiti surpassing it by producing the same amount of 540 metric tons. The leading producers in the world remain consistent, with India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe taking the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
