Unmanufactured tobacco and refuse market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Pakistan's market for unmanufactured tobacco and refuse demonstrated strong growth, with volume increasing from 101.9 thousand tons to a peak of 169.1 thousand tons.

The market contracted sharply in 2022, falling to 128.3 thousand tons, before a slight recovery to 132.3 thousand tons in 2023. Production followed a similar trajectory, while exports rose significantly, exceeding imports in the later years.

Overall, the market volume in 2023 remained higher than the 2018 level, reflecting net expansion over the six-year period despite the post-2021 volatility.

Production unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Pakistan ranked as the 7th largest producer of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Pakistan produced 132.9 thousand tons of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, marking a sharp increase of 27.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 32.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Pakistan's production volume of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 333.8 million US dollars, representing a 13.8% increase from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production value decreased by 8.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 293.3 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 10.7% also occurring that year.

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

Exports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Pakistan's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse totaled 9 666 tons, a 149.9% increase from 2019. The minimum volume was 3 868 tons in 2019, which saw the largest decline of 42.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia were the primary markets for Pakistan's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 43.0% of exports, the UAE for 16.5%, and Indonesia for 12.7%, collectively making up 72.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed years. Exports hit their lowest in 2019 and peaked in 2017, showing a 2.7-fold gap. In 2020, Pakistan exported 24 286 thousand US dollars worth of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse, a 123.4% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was 10 871 thousand US dollars in 2019, which experienced the largest decline of 47.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia were the top destinations for Pakistan's exports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms. Belgium held a 45.0% share, the UAE 16.7%, and Indonesia 12.4%, together accounting for 74.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports unmanufactured tobacco and refuse to Pakistan

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Market behavior was volatile in these years. Import volumes were at their minimum in 2017 and reached a maximum in 2019, with a 2.2-fold increase over that period. In 2020, Pakistan's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse stood at 1 806 tons, a sharp contraction of 49.1% from 2019. The peak volume was 3 550 tons in 2019, which saw the largest increase of 79.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Bulgaria dominated Pakistan's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in volume terms. Brazil contributed 45.2% of imports, Bangladesh 24.8%, and Bulgaria 9.8%, collectively representing 79.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility during this period. Import values fluctuated, with the lowest point in 2020 and the highest in 2019, reflecting a 2.7-fold difference. In 2020, Pakistan's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse amounted to 9 255 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp drop of 62.4% compared to 2019. The maximum value was 24 588 thousand US dollars in 2019, which recorded the largest increase of 71.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Bulgaria were the leading sources for Pakistan's imports of unmanufactured tobacco and refuse in value terms. Brazil accounted for 48.4% of imports, Bangladesh for 25.9%, and Bulgaria for 11.6%, together making up 85.8% of total import value.

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

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