Countries by Tobacco production

Tobacco, a key agricultural product, thrives in warm, sunny climates. It is mainly cultivated in regions known for their robust agricultural frameworks and favorable growing conditions. As of 2025, data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights the global tobacco production in 2023 as the latest available statistics, offering insights into the agricultural landscape and economic significance of tobacco production worldwide.

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Global Tobacco Production

In 2023, global tobacco production reached approximately 6 million tonnes. Since 1961, tobacco production has witnessed fluctuations, with a notable increase in production moving toward the 21st century and peaking around the 1990s. The recent trend sees a steady production with a slight decrease when compared to the peak years. From 3.57 million tonnes in 1961 to around 6 million tonnes in 2023, the change reflects evolving agricultural practices and market demands.

Tobacco Production by Country

  • China produced approximately 2.1 million tonnes of tobacco, making it the largest producer in 2023.
  • India followed with around 770 thousand tonnes, solidifying its position as a major player in the tobacco industry.
  • Brazil produced about 683 thousand tonnes, maintaining its role as a key tobacco producer globally.
  • Indonesia contributed approximately 239 thousand tonnes, showcasing its significant agricultural capabilities.
  • Canada, though not among the top producers, managed to produce around 28 thousand tonnes, ranking 24th globally according to FAO stats.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 2,128,876.57 1.527 938,468 2.268
India 769,671.49 0.576 422,115 1.823
Brazil 683,469 3.262 325,408 2.1
Indonesia 238,806 0.901 191,816 1.245
Zimbabwe 236,815 15.948 136,126 1.74
United States of America 196,160 0.598 75,930 2.583
Pakistan 151,858 0.752 46,443 3.27
Tanzania 122,859 2.267 162,062 0.758
Argentina 107,879.75 2.425 52,998 2.036
North Korea 87,427.04 3.414 59,311 1.474
Bangladesh 86,583 0.524 37,695 2.297
Turkey 85,510 1.002 75,393 1.134
Malawi 84,220.13 4.697 78,580 1.072
Thailand 66,564.5 0.962 21,218 3.137
Mozambique 65,800 2.28 65,856 0.999
Philippines 53,891 0.506 29,820 1.807
Vietnam 38,693.9 0.409 14,829 2.609
Zambia 36,137.26 2.14 20,446 1.767
Yemen 33,780.12 1.168 11,483 2.942
Uganda 32,848.16 0.846 23,313 1.409
Guatemala 30,474.8 1.761 14,078 2.165
Italy 29,010 0.48 10,150 2.858
South Korea 28,010.16 0.542 11,639 2.407
Canada 27,777.24 0.746 9,794 2.836
Myanmar 27,144.51 0.504 13,798 1.967
Macedonia 23,713 11.426 14,900 1.591
Laos 23,145.81 3.325 3,572 6.48
Iran 21,536.66 0.263 10,577 2.036
Ecuador 20,862.45 1.222 12,658 1.648
Cuba 20,480.6 1.825 12,083 1.695
Mexico 18,232.75 0.146 7,224 2.524
Poland 17,400 0.453 8,490 2.049
Cambodia 12,715.84 0.791 7,483 1.699
Dominican Republic 12,521.9 1.22 8,113 1.543
Spain 12,380 0.265 5,780 2.142
Greece 12,060 1.12 6,130 1.967
Algeria 11,262.8 0.265 4,534 2.484
Kenya 10,599.97 0.208 15,086 0.703
Lebanon 10,297.48 1.69 8,579 1.2
South Africa 9,801.78 0.17 3,780 2.593
Japan 8,722 0.069 3,494 2.496
Sri Lanka 8,623 0.402 937 9.203
Côte d'Ivoire 8,037.97 0.323 15,662 0.513
Syria 7,792 0.426 5,324 1.464
Nicaragua 7,785.54 1.239 4,318 1.803
Serbia 7,396.73 1.056 4,825 1.533
Cameroon 6,394.92 0.269 4,323 1.479
Azerbaijan 6,336.2 0.64 2,745 2.308
Germany 6,217.59 0.075 2,390 2.602
Honduras 5,852.94 0.649 3,210 1.823
Nigeria 5,674.9 0.029 9,718 0.584
Rwanda 4,625.44 0.385 4,188 1.104
Croatia 4,150 0.99 2,280 1.82
Colombia 4,083.71 0.082 2,298 1.777
Hungary 4,010 0.41 2,570 1.56
Bulgaria 3,950 0.56 2,390 1.653
Australia 3,605 0.144 1,417 2.544
Congo-Kinshasa 3,527.4 0.043 7,827 0.451
Uruguay 3,366.12 0.96 810 4.156
Turkmenistan 3,311.77 0.566 1,548 2.139
France 2,920 0.043 1,060 2.755
Panama 2,761.29 0.664 1,501 1.84
Angola 2,753.46 0.094 2,710 1.016
Venezuela 2,606.35 0.082 1,423 1.832
Ghana 2,514.96 0.085 6,185 0.407
Paraguay 2,400 0.34 1,200 2
Iraq 2,351.18 0.06 2,702 0.87
Guinea 2,309.22 0.194 1,830 1.262
Tunisia 2,225.65 0.194 1,569 1.419
Ukraine 2,220 0.053 1,100 2.018
Ethiopia 2,177.97 0.02 3,235 0.673
Uzbekistan 2,138.36 0.065 947 2.258
Peru 2,067 0.066 225 9.187
Togo 1,953.98 0.266 4,424 0.442
El Salvador 1,817.82 0.274 894 2.033
Chile 1,718 0.098 569 3.019
Albania 1,714.6 0.597 887 1.933
Mali 1,685.88 0.088 464 3.633
Jamaica 1,599.61 0.586 780 2.051
Kyrgyzstan 1,450 0.23 521 2.783
Nepal 1,401.76 0.048 1,201 1.167
Burundi 1,279.22 0.12 1,491 0.858
Taiwan 1,276.57 0.054 552 2.313
Morocco 1,270.77 0.037 466 2.727
Kazakhstan 1,264.59 0.069 308 4.106
Libya 1,232.11 0.19 606 2.033
Niger 1,208.4 0.056 524 2.306
Bolivia 1,194.17 0.106 1,191 1.003
Oman 1,127.94 0.225 251 4.494
Armenia 1,084.7 0.365 343 3.162
Palestinian Territories 981.99 0.216 1,050 0.935
Madagascar 918.31 0.035 1,502 0.611
Switzerland 822.78 0.097 393 2.094
Burkina Faso 753.33 0.037 949 0.794
Haiti 558.04 0.05 460 1.213
Bosnia and Herzegovina 550 0.145 250 2.2
Romania 490 0.025 530 0.925
Central African Republic 478.79 0.101 546 0.877
Congo-Brazzaville 478.22 0.089 1,139 0.42
Jordan 322 0.031 52 6.192
Moldova 293 0.083 222 1.32
Georgia 272.43 0.073 1,564 0.174
Samoa 250.83 1.26 49 5.119
United Arab Emirates 244.75 0.026 15 16.317
Montenegro 231.68 0.372 116 1.997
Fiji 229 0.259 336 0.682
Bhutan 217.97 0.3 147 1.483
Tajikistan 198.31 0.022 111 1.787
Trinidad and Tobago 187.81 0.138 114 1.647
Chad 177.77 0.012 146 1.218
Swaziland 161.7 0.139 349 0.463
Somalia 146.27 0.01 343 0.426
Belgium 129.29 0.011 46 2.811
Solomon Islands 114.4 0.172 130 0.88
Austria 107.84 0.012 63 1.712
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 104.15 0.951 62 1.68
Guyana 100.29 0.128 125 0.802
Sierra Leone 48.76 0.006 101 0.483
Malaysia 48.73 0.001 36 1.354
Costa Rica 15 0.003 8 1.875
Russian Federation 8.56 0 8 1.07
Israel 4.53 0.001 12 0.378
Benin 3.17 0 5 0.634

Top Tobacco Producing Countries by Share

  • China dominated the global production share with over 35% of the world's tobacco production, illustrating its predominant role.
  • India accounted for nearly 13% of global production, marking its significance in the international market.
  • Brazil held a share of over 11%, reinforcing its position as a major tobacco exporter.
  • Indonesia's contribution stood at nearly 4%, showcasing a solid production share.
  • Canada, with a global production share of 0.46%, plays a smaller yet noteworthy role in the broader market landscape.

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