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Unmanufactured tobacco and refuse market in Caribbean

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unmanufactured tobacco in the Caribbean showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, moving between 61 939 t and 73 278 t. After a decline to 61 939 t in 2019, the market rebounded strongly to over 73 000 t in both 2020 and 2022, but contracted again in 2021 and 2023, finishing the period at 67 843 t.

This fluctuation was influenced by opposing trends in domestic production and imports. Local production fell consistently from 41 351 t in 2018 to 27 286 t in 2023. Imports generally increased to compensate, peaking at 55 296 t in 2022, which supported the larger market volumes in peak years, while exports varied and contributed to annual changes in available supply.

In 2024, trade flows shifted as imports decreased to 33 154 t and exports rose to 12 653 t. Market analysis points to growing demand within Latin America and the Caribbean as a fundamental driver, particularly for major product types like stemmed tobacco, which dominates regional import volumes.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Caribbean production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse rebounded in 2020 after two years of decline. In 2020, the region produced 41 505 tonnes, marking a significant 13.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 36 642 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	(11.4%)	13.3%	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse production in the Caribbean reached 570.6 million US dollars, representing a substantial 46.1% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 9.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 390.5 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 29.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	(29.5%)	46.1%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse from Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

Caribbean exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in kind declined sharply in 2020. The region exported 6 869 tonnes, a steep 27.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 13.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 446 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 23.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	23.8%	(27.3%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Caribbean exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in kind were distributed across numerous markets. Even the top three destinations—the United States, Germany, and the Philippines—collectively accounted for only 42.3% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Caribbean exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The region exported 94.4 million US dollars worth of goods, down 6.2% from the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 102.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(1.6%)	(6.2%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (30.1% of export value), the Philippines (19.0%), and Germany (10.7%) were the main markets for Caribbean exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 59.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse to Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

Caribbean imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in kind increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached 38 520 tonnes, up 10.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 35.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.0%	0.8%	10.9%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States (34.4% of import volume), Indonesia (14.6%), and India (8.5%) were the primary sources for Caribbean imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in kind. These three countries together represented 57.5% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Caribbean imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. The region imported 371.0 million US dollars worth of goods, a 17.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 82.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 22.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.8%	22.9%	17.0%	22.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (38.6% of import value), Ecuador (16.2%), and Indonesia (8.6%) remained the key suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse to the Caribbean in value terms. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 63.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io