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.
France Tobacco Production was 2.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 9.2% on 2023. France Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 demonstrates a significant decline throughout the decade, reflecting reduced tobacco cultivation, changing agricultural priorities, and increasing regulatory pressure on tobacco-related activities. In 2015, France recorded tobacco production of 9.655 thousand tonnes, followed by a decline to 8.6023 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 7.8957 thousand tonnes in 2017.
France Tobacco Production moved from 9.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−72.6%), an average of −13.4% a year. The series high was 9.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 2.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 7.00 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −33.6% in 2020.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, France ranks 27 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0% 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 | 2.65 | −9.2% |
| 2023 | 2.92 | −7.9% |
| 2022 | 3.17 | −4.5% |
| 2021 | 3.32 | −5.9% |
| 2020 | 3.53 | −33.6% |
| 2019 | 5.32 | −24.5% |
| 2018 | 7.05 | −10.8% |
| 2017 | 7.90 | −8.2% |
| 2016 | 8.60 | −10.9% |
| 2015Peak | 9.66 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. France 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 continued decreasing in subsequent years, reaching 7.046 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 5.32 thousand tonnes in 2019. A sharper reduction occurred after 2020, when production declined to 3.53 thousand tonnes, followed by 3.32 thousand tonnes in 2021, 3.17 thousand tonnes in 2022, 2.92 thousand tonnes in 2023, and 2.65 thousand tonnes in 2024. The consistent decline highlights the contraction of France’s domestic tobacco farming industry over the observed period. Tobacco cultivation in France has traditionally been concentrated in regions with suitable agricultural conditions, where farmers produced tobacco varieties mainly for cigarette manufacturing and industrial processing. However, declining domestic demand, increasing health regulations, and reduced profitability have encouraged farmers to transition toward other agricultural activities. Government policies aimed at reducing tobacco consumption have also influenced the long-term outlook of the sector. Despite the reduction in raw tobacco production, France continues to participate in the tobacco value chain through processing, manufacturing, and distribution activities. The country’s agricultural sector has increasingly focused on diversified crops, sustainable farming practices, and higher-value agricultural products. The 2015–2024 production trend reflects a gradual reduction in tobacco cultivation capacity, with annual output falling by more than two-thirds over the decade. This indicates a structural shift in French agriculture away from tobacco production toward alternative farming opportunities better aligned with current market conditions and policy objectives.
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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.
France Tobacco Production was 2.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 9.2% on 2023.
France Tobacco Production moved from 9.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−72.6%), an average of −13.4% a year. The series high was 9.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 2.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 9.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 2.65 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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