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.
Israel Tobacco Production was 0.00447 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.4% on 2023. Israel Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 remained relatively stable but at a very limited production scale, reflecting the declining significance of tobacco cultivation within the country’s agricultural sector. Israel recorded tobacco production of 4.56 tonnes in 2015, followed by 4.53 tonnes in 2016 and a slight increase to 4.57 tonnes in 2017.
Israel Tobacco Production moved from 0.00456 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.00447 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 0.00457 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 0.00354 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2021) is 0.00103 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +26.3% in 2022.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Israel ranks 31 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 | 0.00447 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 0.00445 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 0.00447 | +26.3% |
| 2021 Trough | 0.00354 | −19.7% |
| 2020 | 0.00441 | −2% |
| 2019 | 0.00450 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 0.00455 | −0.4% |
| 2017Peak | 0.00457 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.00453 | −0.7% |
| 2015 | 0.00456 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Israel 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 declined marginally to 4.55 tonnes in 2018, followed by 4.5 tonnes in 2019. In 2020, output decreased further to 4.41 tonnes, reaching the lowest level of the period in 2021 at 3.54 tonnes. However, production recovered in 2022, increasing to 4.47 tonnes, followed by 4.45 tonnes in 2023 and 4.47 tonnes in 2024. The overall production pattern indicates a highly consistent but very small tobacco cultivation base with limited fluctuations throughout the decade. Tobacco farming in Israel has historically been constrained by limited agricultural land, climatic conditions, and changing priorities within the agricultural sector. Farmers have increasingly shifted toward crops that provide higher economic returns, require fewer resources, and align better with modern agricultural strategies. Additionally, declining tobacco consumption trends, stronger tobacco control regulations, and reduced demand for locally grown tobacco leaves have contributed to the limited scale of production. Unlike major tobacco-producing countries, Israel’s tobacco industry is more focused on processing, distribution, and commercial activities rather than large-scale cultivation. The country’s tobacco market relies significantly on imported raw materials to support manufacturing and consumer demand. Despite the small production volume, tobacco cultivation continues on a limited basis, supported by specialized farming practices and controlled agricultural activities. The 2015–2024 production data highlights that Israel maintains only a minor role in global tobacco agriculture. The stability of output suggests that existing cultivation activities are focused on maintaining limited production capacity rather than expanding the sector. Overall, Israel’s tobacco production reflects broader global trends of declining agricultural tobacco cultivation and increasing reliance on regulated supply chains.
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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.
Israel Tobacco Production was 0.00447 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.4% on 2023.
Israel Tobacco Production moved from 0.00456 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.00447 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 0.00457 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 0.00354 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The highest value was 0.00457 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 0.00354 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
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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