Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes.
Argentina Tobacco Production was 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 7.6% on 2023. Argentina’s tobacco production showed a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2024, although the country continued to remain an important tobacco-producing nation in South America. According to the available data, Argentina produced 109.106 thousand tonnes in 2015, followed by a decrease to 93.671 thousand tonnes in 2016.
Argentina Tobacco Production moved from 109.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−26%), an average of −3.3% a year. The series high was 117.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2024) is 36.37 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +25.1% in 2017.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 11 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.3% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 80.79 | −7.6% |
| 2023 | 87.41 | −4.6% |
| 2022 | 91.61 | −7.1% |
| 2021 | 98.62 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 102 | −2.9% |
| 2019 | 105 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 104.1 | −11.1% |
| 2017Peak | 117.2 | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 93.67 | −14.1% |
| 2015 | 109.1 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.
Data definition
Tobacco Production — Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes. It represents the agricultural output generated through the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of tobacco plants for commercial use. This macro indicator tracks changes in tobacco farming activities, production volumes, cultivation practices, harvested area, and yield performance over time, providing insights into the scale and trends of tobacco crop production across different regions.
Tobacco production includes the annual harvested quantity of raw tobacco leaves from commercially cultivated tobacco plants. It covers major tobacco varieties such as flue-cured, burley, oriental, and other types grown by small-scale farmers and large agricultural producers. The indicator includes tobacco crops produced within national boundaries for use in the manufacturing of cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, and other processed tobacco products. It accounts for agricultural activities related to cultivation, harvesting, and primary crop output measured in tonnes.
Tobacco production excludes processed tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and other finished tobacco goods. It does not include tobacco manufacturing, packaging, distribution, retail sales, consumption, imports, or exports of tobacco products. The indicator also excludes synthetic nicotine products, non-tobacco nicotine alternatives, experimental tobacco cultivation, and broader economic measures such as tobacco industry revenue, employment, market value, or trade statistics.
Tobacco Production — Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes. It represents the agricultural output generated through the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of tobacco plants for commercial use. This macro indicator tracks changes in tobacco farming activities, production volumes, cultivation practices, harvested area, and yield performance over time, providing insights into the scale and trends of tobacco crop production across different regions.
Production recovered significantly in 2017, reaching 117.154 thousand tonnes, which was the highest output recorded during the period. In 2018, production declined to 104.093 thousand tonnes, while it remained relatively stable in 2019 at 104.97267 thousand tonnes. The output continued to decrease in subsequent years, reaching 101.95455 thousand tonnes in 2020, 98.62263 thousand tonnes in 2021, and 91.61039 thousand tonnes in 2022. The downward trend continued in 2023, when production reached 87.41 thousand tonnes, before declining further to 80.786 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall reduction indicates changes in tobacco cultivation patterns, agricultural priorities, production costs, climate conditions, and market dynamics affecting farmers. Tobacco farming in Argentina includes the cultivation and harvesting of raw tobacco leaves, which are primarily used as agricultural inputs for cigarette manufacturing and other tobacco-related products. This indicator only measures unprocessed tobacco leaf production and excludes tobacco processing, manufacturing, distribution, exports, imports, consumption, and industry revenue. Despite the decline, Argentina continues to maintain a significant role in regional tobacco agriculture due to its established farming areas and experienced producer base. The decrease from 109.106 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 80.786 thousand tonnes in 2024 highlights a contraction in production capacity over the decade, reflecting evolving agricultural conditions and potential shifts toward alternative crops or changing tobacco market requirements.
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Tobacco production refers to the total quantity of raw, unmanufactured tobacco leaves harvested from tobacco crops within a country or region during a specific year, generally measured in tonnes. It represents the agricultural output generated through the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of tobacco plants for commercial use. This macro indicator tracks changes in tobacco farming activities, production volumes, cultivation practices, harvested area, and yield performance over time, providing insights into the scale and trends of tobacco crop production across different regions.
Argentina Tobacco Production was 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 7.6% on 2023.
Argentina Tobacco Production moved from 109.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−26%), an average of −3.3% a year. The series high was 117.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 117.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 80.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
Included: Tobacco production includes the annual harvested quantity of raw tobacco leaves from commercially cultivated tobacco plants. It covers major tobacco varieties such as flue-cured, burley, oriental, and other types grown by small-scale farmers and large agricultural producers. The indicator includes tobacco crops produced within national boundaries for use in the manufacturing of cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, and other processed tobacco products. It accounts for agricultural activities related to cultivation, harvesting, and primary crop output measured in tonnes. Excluded: Tobacco production excludes processed tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and other finished tobacco goods. It does not include tobacco manufacturing, packaging, distribution, retail sales, consumption, imports, or exports of tobacco products. The indicator also excludes synthetic nicotine products, non-tobacco nicotine alternatives, experimental tobacco cultivation, and broader economic measures such as tobacco industry revenue, employment, market value, or trade statistics.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Tobacco&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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