Price for Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China
  4. Exports of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China

Price for Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse import price amounted to $9,587 per ton, standing approximately at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 29% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $11,959 per ton. From December 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Zimbabwe ($9,813 per ton) and Zambia ($9,103 per ton), while the price for Malawi ($6,692 per ton) and Tanzania ($7,630 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China (FOB) - 2023

The average tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse export price stood at $2,960 per ton in June 2023, with an increase of 28% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 38% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $3,304 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($4,729 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($457 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China

Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse imports into China rose sharply to 161K tons in 2022, increasing by 8.8% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +82.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse imports surged to $1.3B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zimbabwe5745825116323.3%
Brazil50443.2301405-7.0%
Zambia23.366.945.412374.1%
Argentina55.030.079.545.3-6.3%
CanadaN/AN/A2.925.1765.5%
Others44.251.721811939.1%
Total1,2007741,1581,3504.0%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse to China in 2022:

  1. Zimbabwe (66.8K tons)
  2. Brazil (62.7K tons)
  3. Zambia (13.8K tons)
  4. Argentina (5.7K tons)
  5. Canada (3.1K tons)

Exports of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China

Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse exports from China soared to 222K tons in 2022, with an increase of 16% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse exports skyrocketed to $561M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Export of Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia1621421871834.1%
Belgium13510266.9116-4.9%
United Arab Emirates53.635.954.979.914.2%
Vietnam18.827.965.135.623.7%
Philippines29.229.510.923.8-6.6%
Jordan12.85.84.712.4-1.1%
Greece1.51.53.710.893.1%
Turkey4.35.74.210.635.1%
France8.45.69.29.64.6%
Egypt20.47.21.26.1-33.1%
Russia6.92.34.24.1-15.9%
Others11090.074.169.0-14.4%
Total563455487561-0.1%

Top Export Markets for Tobacco, Unmanufactured; Tobacco Refuse from China in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (58.5K tons)
  2. Belgium (44.5K tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (31.2K tons)
  4. Vietnam (19.1K tons)
  5. Philippines (10.3K tons)
  6. Turkey (6.3K tons)
  7. Greece (6.1K tons)
  8. France (5.7K tons)
  9. Jordan (5.1K tons)
  10. Russia (3.6K tons)
  11. Egypt (2.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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