Tobacco products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tobacco products was worth $12.64 billion in 2024, about 713.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.64B | 713.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.85B | 777.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.63B | 733.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.20B | 723.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.91B | 707.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.90B | 753.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.60B | 682.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.38B | 596.8K t |
Top tobacco products exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (14%), Romania (11%) and Germany (9%). 145 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 34%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.81B | 14% |
| Romania | $1.37B | 11% |
| Germany | $1.18B | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.06B | 8.4% |
| Poland | $890.4M | 7.1% |
| Greece | $854.9M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $563.6M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $369.7M | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $368.6M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $359.0M | 2.8% |
| India | $342.7M | 2.7% |
| France | $252.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.76B | 22% |
| Germany | $1.03B | 8.2% |
| Poland | $556.7M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $452.4M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $399.4M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $390.5M | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $375.9M | 3% |
| Algeria | $341.1M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $327.3M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $307.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $302.6M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $260.1M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $105.36 per kg and Germany $11.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences. HS 2403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tobacco products?
Italy exported $1.81 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Romania (11%) and Germany (9%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tobacco products?
Japan imported $2.76 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Poland (4%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tobacco products?
It was worth $12.64 billion in 2024, about 713.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $12.85 billion. 145 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of tobacco products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $105.36 per kg and Germany $11.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403, in chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2403 page.
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