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.
Turkey Tobacco Production was 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 26.3% on 2023. Turkey Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 showed a fluctuating but generally resilient production trend, supported by the country’s long-standing tobacco farming tradition, favorable agricultural regions, and strong role in the international tobacco supply chain. Turkey recorded tobacco production of 67.99 thousand tonnes in 2015, which increased to 74.238 thousand tonnes in 2016.
Turkey Tobacco Production moved from 67.99 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+58.8%), an average of +5.3% a year. The series high was 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 67.99 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 40.01 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +26.3% in 2024.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 10 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 108 | +26.3% |
| 2023 | 85.51 | −2.5% |
| 2022 | 87.73 | +22.7% |
| 2021 | 71.50 | −9.6% |
| 2020 | 79.08 | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 68.22 | −9.4% |
| 2018 | 75.28 | −19.6% |
| 2017 | 93.67 | +26.2% |
| 2016 | 74.24 | +9.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 67.99 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Turkey 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 to rise significantly in 2017, reaching 93.666 thousand tonnes, before declining to 75.276 thousand tonnes in 2018. In 2019, output decreased further to 68.224 thousand tonnes, followed by an increase to 79.081 thousand tonnes in 2020. Production declined slightly in 2021 to 71.497 thousand tonnes, but recovered strongly in 2022 with 87.725 thousand tonnes. Turkey produced 85.51 thousand tonnes in 2023, while production increased further to 108 thousand tonnes in 2024, marking the highest level during the observed period. The overall trend demonstrates Turkey’s continued importance as a major tobacco producer, particularly in oriental tobacco varieties that are highly valued in international markets. Tobacco cultivation has historically been an important agricultural activity in Turkey, supporting thousands of farming households and contributing to rural employment. The country’s diverse climate and suitable growing regions provide favorable conditions for tobacco cultivation. However, the sector has experienced challenges such as changing global demand, tobacco control measures, production regulations, and shifts in farming practices. Turkish farmers have increasingly focused on improving productivity, maintaining quality standards, and adapting to market requirements. The increase in production toward 2024 indicates renewed strength in the sector, supported by improved cultivation practices and demand for high-quality tobacco leaves. Turkey continues to maintain a significant position in global tobacco production due to its specialized tobacco varieties and established export networks.
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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.
Turkey Tobacco Production was 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 26.3% on 2023.
Turkey Tobacco Production moved from 67.99 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+58.8%), an average of +5.3% a year. The series high was 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 67.99 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 108 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 67.99 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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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