Smoking tobacco exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $117.4 million of smoking tobacco in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $77.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $75.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $76.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $60.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $61.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 6.1K t |
Where the United States exports smoking tobacco to
Dominican Republic alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+978% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $66.5M | 57% |
| Mexico | $34.2M | 29% |
| Cambodia | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| Nicaragua | $2.1M | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Macao | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Panama | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $574K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.87 per kg, 22% below the world average of $13.85, 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.
Smoking tobacco imports to the United States
The United States imported $51.8 million of smoking tobacco in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Denmark (33%), Dominican Republic (19%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $17.1M | 33% |
| Dominican Republic | $10.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 19% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $816K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States smoking tobacco exports (HS 2403.19): 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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco exported by the United States?
The United States exported smoking tobacco worth $117.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy smoking tobacco from the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($66.5 million), followed by Mexico (29%) and Cambodia (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average export price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.87 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $13.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of smoking tobacco from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $117.4 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import smoking tobacco?
Yes. The United States imported $51.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, the Dominican Republic and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $65.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. 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.
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