Key Market Indicators
Iraqi tobacco production is projected to decline to approximately 2,210 metric tons by 2028, down from around 2,280 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.5%. This trend has been consistent since 1966, with Iraqi tobacco supply decreasing by 0.5% each year. As of 2023, Iraq ranks 64th globally in tobacco production. Ghana surpassed Iraq this year, also producing roughly 2,280 metric tons. Leading the global rankings are India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in tobacco production.
