The import of unmanufactured tobacco to Japan has shown a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the value stood at a higher level, indicating a downward trend year-on-year. From 2024 to 2025, the drop was about 9.3%, followed by around an 8.9% decrease the next year, then approximately a 10.9% fall, and finally close to a 12% reduction towards 2028. Over these five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decrease.
Future trends to watch for include potential regulatory changes affecting tobacco imports, shifts in consumer preferences possibly reducing demand further, and economic conditions influencing the pricing and import volumes.
