Reconstituted tobacco imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported reconstituted tobacco worth $53.7 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $37.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $34.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States imports reconstituted tobacco from
Dominican Republic alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $43.4M | 81% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 7.8% |
| France | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $804K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $795K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $568K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $362K | 0.7% |
| China | $249K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $212K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $153K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.22 per kg, 66% below the world average of $27.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Reconstituted tobacco exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported reconstituted tobacco worth $34.0 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Dominican Republic (19%), Jordan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.6M | 20% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.6M | 19% |
| Jordan | $2.5M | 7.2% |
| Hungary | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Honduras | $1.3M | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Nicaragua | $1.3M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by the United States?
The United States imported reconstituted tobacco worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($43.4 million), followed by Mexico (8%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.22 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export reconstituted tobacco?
Yes. The United States exported $34.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Dominican Republic and Jordan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS 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). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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