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.
Spain Tobacco Production was 19.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 56.8% on 2023. Spain Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 shows a gradual declining trend with some fluctuations, reflecting changes in agricultural conditions, reduced tobacco cultivation areas, and evolving market dynamics.
Spain Tobacco Production moved from 29.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 19.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−34.3%), an average of −4.6% a year. The series high was 29.68 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 12.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2023) is 17.30 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +56.8% in 2024.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 19 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% 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 | 19.41 | +56.8% |
| 2023 Trough | 12.38 | −37.9% |
| 2022 | 19.94 | −23.4% |
| 2021 | 26.02 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 24.53 | −11.7% |
| 2019 | 27.77 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 25.98 | −12.5% |
| 2017Peak | 29.68 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 29.24 | −1% |
| 2015 | 29.53 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Spain 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.
Spain has traditionally been an important tobacco-producing country in Europe, with cultivation mainly concentrated in regions such as Extremadura, where favorable climate conditions support commercial tobacco farming. In 2015, Spain produced 29.534 thousand tonnes of tobacco, followed by a slight decline to 29.238 thousand tonnes in 2016. Production increased marginally in 2017, reaching 29.679 thousand tonnes, before decreasing to 25.98 thousand tonnes in 2018. In 2019, output increased slightly to 27.77 thousand tonnes, but production declined again in 2020 to 24.53 thousand tonnes. The sector experienced a small recovery in 2021, reaching 26.02 thousand tonnes, followed by further reductions in 2022 and 2023, with production levels of 19.94 thousand tonnes and 12.38 thousand tonnes, respectively. In 2024, production showed improvement, increasing to 19.41 thousand tonnes. The overall decline reflects the challenges faced by Spain’s tobacco farming sector, including lower domestic demand, stricter tobacco control measures, increasing production costs, and competition from international suppliers. Spanish farmers primarily cultivate tobacco varieties used for cigarette manufacturing and industrial processing, supported by established agricultural infrastructure and technical expertise. Although production volumes have decreased, Spain continues to play a role in the European tobacco supply chain through efficient cultivation methods and high-quality leaf production. The country’s tobacco industry has gradually shifted toward improving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and adapting to changing market requirements. The production trend between 2015 and 2024 indicates a contraction in cultivation levels while demonstrating the continued resilience of Spain’s specialized tobacco farming 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.
Spain Tobacco Production was 19.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 56.8% on 2023.
Spain Tobacco Production moved from 29.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 19.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−34.3%), an average of −4.6% a year. The series high was 29.68 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 12.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 29.68 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 12.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
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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