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.
Germany Tobacco Production was 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, down 2.8% on 2016. Germany Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 experienced a complete decline in production during the observed period, reflecting major structural changes in the country’s tobacco farming sector, reduced cultivated areas, stricter agricultural regulations, and changing market conditions.
Germany Tobacco Production moved from 6.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−7.4%), an average of −3.8% a year. The series high was 6.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 0.495 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −4.7% in 2016.
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Germany ranks 26 for 2017, behind China (2,391 Thousand Tonnes) and Brazil (865.6 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2017.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Trough | 6.22 | −2.8% |
| 2016 | 6.40 | −4.7% |
| 2015Peak | 6.71 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Germany 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.
In 2015, Germany recorded tobacco production of 6.71252 thousand tonnes, followed by a slight decline to 6.39607 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 6.21759 thousand tonnes in 2017. However, after 2017, tobacco production dropped sharply, with recorded output reaching 0 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2024. The significant reduction indicates the gradual disappearance of commercial tobacco cultivation in Germany, influenced by declining profitability, reduced demand for domestically produced tobacco leaves, and increased competition from international tobacco suppliers. Historically, tobacco farming in Germany was concentrated in regions such as Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Bavaria, where farmers cultivated varieties suitable for cigarette and specialty tobacco production. However, changing agricultural priorities and stronger regulatory measures related to tobacco consumption have contributed to the decline of domestic production. German agriculture has increasingly shifted toward alternative crops that provide better economic returns and align with sustainability objectives. Despite the reduction in cultivation, Germany remains an important player in the broader tobacco value chain through tobacco processing, manufacturing, and trade activities. The production trend between 2015 and 2024 highlights a transition from traditional tobacco farming toward a more diversified agricultural structure. The complete reduction in tobacco leaf output after 2017 demonstrates the impact of market transformation, regulatory pressures, and changing farmer decisions on the domestic tobacco sector.
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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.
Germany Tobacco Production was 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, down 2.8% on 2016.
Germany Tobacco Production moved from 6.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−7.4%), an average of −3.8% a year. The series high was 6.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 6.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 6.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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