Tobacco Industry - Production By Country or Region

Production By Country or Region

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the following production of unprocessed tobacco by country/region in 2000. (Figures are in thousands of tonnes.)

Country or region Production in thousands of tons
China 2,298.8
India 595.4
Brazil 520.7
United States 408.2
European Union 314.5
Zimbabwe 204.9
Turkey 193.9
Indonesia 166.6
Russia 116.8
Malawi 108.0

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