Broadly stable
Canada Tobacco Production moved from 27.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 27.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+0.9%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 27.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 27.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Canada Tobacco Production shows
Canada Tobacco Production was 27.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023. Canada Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 remained remarkably stable, showing limited fluctuations and consistent output throughout the decade. Unlike many major tobacco-producing nations that experienced significant production changes, Canada maintained a steady production level due to controlled farming practices, established cultivation regions, and predictable agricultural systems.
A 1.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2015) is 0.438 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.6% in 2016.
Ranks 17 of 31 countries covered
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 17 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Canada Tobacco Production by year
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 | 27.78 | 0% |
| 2023 | 27.78 | 0% |
| 2022 | 27.79 | 0% |
| 2021 | 27.78 | 0% |
| 2020 | 27.77 | −0.2% |
| 2019 | 27.82 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 27.74 | 0% |
| 2017 | 27.74 | −0.8% |
| 2016Peak | 27.96 | +1.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 27.52 | — |
Regional context
How Canada compares in North America
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Canada is highlighted.
1U.S.147.5
2Canada27.78
3Mexico18.58
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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.
In 2015, Canada recorded tobacco production of 27.52488 thousand tonnes, followed by a slight increase to 27.96297 thousand tonnes in 2016. Production remained stable in subsequent years, reaching 27.74385 thousand tonnes in 2017, 27.7439 thousand tonnes in 2018, and 27.81691 thousand tonnes in 2019. During 2020, production stood at 27.76822 thousand tonnes, followed by 27.77634 thousand tonnes in 2021, 27.78715 thousand tonnes in 2022, 27.77724 thousand tonnes in 2023, and 27.78024 thousand tonnes in 2024. The minimal variation across the years reflects a mature tobacco farming industry with consistent productivity and limited expansion or contraction in cultivated areas. Tobacco cultivation in Canada is mainly concentrated in Ontario, where suitable soil conditions, farming expertise, and established agricultural infrastructure support commercial production. Canadian tobacco farmers primarily produce high-quality tobacco leaves used for further processing in tobacco manufacturing industries. However, the sector faces challenges due to declining tobacco consumption, strict government regulations, and increasing public health awareness. Despite these challenges, Canada has maintained its production base through efficient farming methods and specialized cultivation practices. The country’s tobacco industry has shifted from expansion-focused production toward maintaining stable output and improving efficiency. From 2015 to 2024, Canadian tobacco production demonstrated resilience, with consistent annual volumes indicating a well-established agricultural system capable of sustaining production despite changing market dynamics and regulatory environments.
- Indicator
- Tobacco Production
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canada 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.
What was Canada Tobacco Production in 2024?
Canada Tobacco Production was 27.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023.
How has Canada Tobacco Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Canada Tobacco Production moved from 27.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 27.78 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+0.9%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 27.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 27.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Canada Tobacco Production?
The highest value was 27.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 27.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Canada Tobacco Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Canada Tobacco Production data come from?
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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