Tobacco waste imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported tobacco waste worth $18.5 million (19.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $18.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 16.4K t |
Where the United States imports tobacco waste from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (32%), Mexico (26%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5.9M | 32% |
| Mexico | $4.9M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Guatemala | $621K | 3.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $599K | 3.2% |
| India | $481K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $220K | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $176K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco waste exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported tobacco waste worth $16.0 million (15.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (14%), Turkey (12%), Dominican Republic (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.2M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 12% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.8M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 9.9% |
| France | $1.5M | 9.6% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Vietnam | $935K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $721K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $494K | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $439K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tobacco waste imports (HS 2401.30): 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 2401.30: Tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco waste imported by the United States?
The United States imported tobacco waste worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 128 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco waste to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Mexico (26%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco waste to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export tobacco waste?
Yes. The United States exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Turkey and the Dominican Republic. That compares with imports of $18.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tobacco waste?
The HS code for tobacco waste is subheading 2401.30. 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 2401 page.
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