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Unmanufactured tobacco and refuse market in Canada

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for unmanufactured tobacco in Canada showed significant volatility in volume between 2018 and 2023. It began the period at 22 595 tonnes, dipped to 21 508 tonnes in 2019, then surged to a peak of 25 061 tonnes in 2020. This increase occurred alongside the launch of Quebec's updated 2020-2025 tobacco control strategy, which aimed to denormalize smoking through measures targeting manufacturers and retailers.

Following the peak, market volume dropped sharply to 19 179 tonnes in 2021. A partial recovery to 19 880 tonnes in 2022 was supported by two key developments: Quebec's ban on flavors in vaping products, which may have shifted some consumption back to traditional tobacco, and the emergence of a new smokeless cigarette segment that expanded the product landscape for manufacturers.

The market volume then fell again to 17 102 tonnes in 2023, continuing its overall downward trend from the 2020 high. In monetary terms, the market value followed a similar pattern, declining from $109.7 million in 2018 to $85.6 million in 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Canada
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada ranked 27th globally in the production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse.

Top producers of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Canada produced 27 768 tonnes of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, showing no significant change from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 817 tonnes, with the largest increase of 0.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	0.3%	(0.2%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Canada's production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 111.5 million US dollars, marking a 3.2% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.3%, averaging an annual decline of 3.2%. The peak value was in 2018 at 132.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 7.8%, while the largest decline of 13.1% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	(13.1%)	(3.2%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse from Canada

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada exported 11 472 tonnes of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, a 35.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 45%, with an average annual decline of 18.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	(0.0%)	(35.1%)	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse were heavily dominated by the United States, which accounted for 84.6% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Canada's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 46.075 million US dollars, a sharp contraction of 37.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 50.2%, averaging an annual decline of 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.6%)	(13.4%)	(37.1%)	(20.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States accounted for 77.3% of Canada's total export value for unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, with the remainder distributed among many countries, each holding smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 764 tonnes, a significant decrease of 22.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 12 536 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 31.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.4%	(9.3%)	(22.9%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Canada's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse were relatively evenly distributed. The United States (17.6% of imports), Brazil (15.1%), and Argentina (8.7%) together accounted for only 41.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Canada's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 41.524 million US dollars, a steep reduction of 26.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 35.3%, averaging an annual decline of 13.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(8.8%)	(26.1%)	(13.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms were spread across a large number of markets. The United States (15.3% of imports), Brazil (14.9%), and Argentina (6.7%) jointly accounted for only 36.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io