China dominates global unmanufactured tobacco production with a share of 39.79%, followed by India (11.64%) and Brazil (11.49%). These three countries together account for over 60% of the world's production. Notably, Indonesia, United States, and Zimbabwe also contribute but to a lesser extent. While Pakistan (10.59%), Mozambique (6.3%), and Bangladesh (8.54%) show significant growth, the United States (-4.23%) and Zimbabwe (-5.92%) are experiencing declines. A longer-term trend indicates that countries like Colombia (-15.18%) and Bulgaria (-22.73%) are seeing substantial reductions in their production shares.
Future trends suggest that emerging markets like Ukraine, with a notable increase of 14.27% in 2023, and Pakistan may gain a larger share of global unmanufactured tobacco production. Meanwhile, traditional producers such as the United States may continue to face declines. Additionally, sustainability and regulatory pressures might reshape the industry, impacting production capabilities and market dynamics.
Top countries in Unmanufactured Tobacco Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 39.79 | 2023 | +5% | +3.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 11.64 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 11.49 | 2023 | +0.63% | -0.091% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 3.56 | 2023 | +1.48% | +3.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 2.97 | 2023 | -2.39% | -4.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Zimbabwe | 2.7 | 2023 | +0.098% | -5.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Pakistan | 2.69 | 2023 | +2.55% | +10.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mozambique | 2.39 | 2023 | +18.03% | +6.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bangladesh | 2.05 | 2023 | +11.24% | +8.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malawi | 1.74 | 2023 | +3.24% | +3.66% | View data |
