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.
Vietnam Tobacco Production was 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 24.9% on 2023. Vietnam Tobacco Production from 2015 to 2024 demonstrated a generally increasing trend, supported by favorable agricultural conditions, expanding cultivation activities, and continued demand from domestic tobacco processing industries. Vietnam recorded tobacco production of 37.767 thousand tonnes in 2015, followed by a decline to 29.21466 thousand tonnes in 2016.
Vietnam Tobacco Production moved from 37.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27.9%), an average of +2.8% a year. The series high was 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 29.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 19.10 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +24.9% in 2024.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Vietnam ranks 14 for 2024, behind China (2,256 Thousand Tonnes) and India (727.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% 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 | 48.31 | +24.9% |
| 2023 | 38.69 | +11% |
| 2022 | 34.87 | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 30.83 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 29.24 | −2.5% |
| 2019 | 29.99 | −4.6% |
| 2018 | 31.44 | −1.9% |
| 2017 | 32.06 | +9.8% |
| 2016 Trough | 29.21 | −22.6% |
| 2015 | 37.77 | — |
Regional context
Tobacco Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Vietnam 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 recovered in 2017, reaching 32.06455 thousand tonnes, and remained relatively stable in 2018 with 31.44024 thousand tonnes. In 2019, tobacco production decreased slightly to 29.98605 thousand tonnes, followed by 29.23808 thousand tonnes in 2020. Production began recovering afterward, reaching 30.82649 thousand tonnes in 2021, increasing to 34.87165 thousand tonnes in 2022, and further rising to 38.6939 thousand tonnes in 2023. In 2024, Vietnam recorded its highest production level during the period, reaching 48.313 thousand tonnes. The overall growth reflects Vietnam’s strong agricultural capacity, suitable climate conditions, and continued development of tobacco cultivation areas. Tobacco farming provides income opportunities for farmers in several rural regions and supports industries involved in tobacco processing and manufacturing. Vietnam cultivates different tobacco varieties used for cigarette production and other tobacco-related products. However, the sector operates under increasing pressure from tobacco control measures, environmental concerns, and changing consumer behavior. To remain competitive, producers have focused on improving farming practices, increasing productivity, and enhancing leaf quality. The significant rise in production between 2020 and 2024 highlights the expansion of Vietnam’s tobacco cultivation sector despite global challenges facing the industry. The 2015–2024 production trend indicates Vietnam’s growing role in the regional tobacco supply chain and reflects the country’s ability to maintain and increase agricultural output through improved cultivation methods and market adaptation.
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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.
Vietnam Tobacco Production was 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 24.9% on 2023.
Vietnam Tobacco Production moved from 37.77 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27.9%), an average of +2.8% a year. The series high was 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 29.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 48.31 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 29.21 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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