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Unmanufactured tobacco and refuse market in Niger

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 and refuse in Niger showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 1 538 t in 2018, the market volume surged by over 36% to reach 2 095 t in 2019. This was followed by a sharp contraction of more than 43% in 2020, bringing the market size down to 1 188 t.

From 2021 onward, market volumes stabilized at a lower level, fluctuating narrowly between 1 200 t and 1 215 t before a slight decrease to 1 103 t in 2023. The period was marked by a significant peak and subsequent adjustment, with the market settling near 1 200 t in the most recent years.

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 Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Niger

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

Niger's production of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production stood at 1 189 tonnes, marking a 43.2% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 20.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.2%. Production peaked in 2019 at 2 095 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 37.2% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	37.2%	(43.2%)	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse from Niger

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Niger exported 3 000 kg of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, showing only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped significantly by 93.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 59.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(59.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Niger's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse were heavily reliant on Benin, which accounted for 90.1% 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 Niger in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse exports from Niger reached 0.3 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values fell by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate of -94.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(94.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Niger's export value of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse was almost entirely concentrated on Benin, which represented 100.0% 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 Niger in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse to Niger

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 50 kg, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 10 395 kg, representing a 208-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports surged to 1 615 kg, a dramatic increase of 3,130.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was observed in 2019, with a drop of 99.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.3%	(99.5%)	3 130.0%	(36.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse into Niger were dominated by two key markets: the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria, together accounting for 100.0% 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 Niger in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2017, with a 138-fold gap between these years. In 2020, import values rose sharply to 1 thousand US dollars, representing a sudden increase of 5,653.0% versus the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 99.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(99.2%)	5 653.0%	(25.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates were the core markets for Niger's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms, together making up 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io