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.
Greece Tobacco Production was 10.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 15.3% on 2023. Greece Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 shows a continuous declining trend, reflecting changes in agricultural practices, reduced cultivation areas, market challenges, and shifting demand patterns within the tobacco industry. In 2015, Greece produced 37.03131 thousand tonnes of tobacco, representing the highest production level during the reviewed period.
Greece Tobacco Production moved from 37.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 10.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−72.4%), an average of −13.3% a year. The series high was 37.86 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 10.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 27.65 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −30.5% in 2018.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Greece ranks 22 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% 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 | 10.21 | −15.3% |
| 2023 | 12.06 | −13.3% |
| 2022 | 13.91 | −28.2% |
| 2021 | 19.37 | −7.2% |
| 2020 | 20.87 | −7.4% |
| 2019 | 22.53 | −0.9% |
| 2018 | 22.73 | −30.5% |
| 2017 | 32.71 | −13.6% |
| 2016Peak | 37.86 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 37.03 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Greece 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 increased slightly in 2016, reaching 37.86451 thousand tonnes, before beginning a steady decline in subsequent years. Output decreased to 32.712 thousand tonnes in 2017, followed by further reductions to 22.73 thousand tonnes in 2018 and 22.53 thousand tonnes in 2019. The downward trend continued in 2020, when production declined to 20.87 thousand tonnes, and further reductions were observed in 2021 (19.37 thousand tonnes), 2022 (13.91 thousand tonnes), 2023 (12.06 thousand tonnes), and 2024 (10.21 thousand tonnes). The overall decline indicates a significant contraction of Greece’s tobacco farming sector over the decade. Greece has historically been recognized for producing high-quality oriental tobacco varieties, particularly used in blended cigarette manufacturing. Tobacco cultivation has been an important agricultural activity in regions such as Macedonia and Thrace, providing income opportunities for farming communities. However, declining global tobacco consumption, stricter regulations, reduced profitability, and competition from larger producers have affected domestic production levels. Farmers have increasingly shifted toward alternative crops with better economic potential, contributing to the reduction in tobacco cultivation. Despite the decline, Greek tobacco continues to maintain a reputation for quality, particularly within specialized tobacco markets. The production trend from 2015 to 2024 highlights the gradual transformation of Greece’s tobacco industry from a larger agricultural sector toward a smaller, specialized production base focused on quality rather than volume.
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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.
Greece Tobacco Production was 10.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 15.3% on 2023.
Greece Tobacco Production moved from 37.03 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 10.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−72.4%), an average of −13.3% a year. The series high was 37.86 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 10.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 37.86 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 10.21 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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