How much tobacco does Belgium export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $599.9 million in 2024, 4.3% of world exports of unmanufactured tobacco (HS 2401) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Russia, which takes 27% of its tobacco exports by value.
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Belgium's tobacco exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $599.9 million | 4.3% | 92,390 t | $6,493 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2401 (Unmanufactured tobacco and tobacco refuse).
Where Belgium's tobacco goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Belgium's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $162M | 27% |
| Serbia | $101M | 17% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $66M | 11% |
| Japan | $58M | 9.7% |
| Romania | $32M | 5.3% |
Belgium as a buyer of tobacco
Belgium imported $1.9 billion of unmanufactured tobacco (HS 2401) in 2024, 14% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $1.9 billion of tobacco imports in 2024, 32% came from Brazil and 16% from India, among 65 suppliers. Largest sources: Brazil (32%), India (16%), Tanzania (11%), Malawi (6.3%), United States (5.6%).
The tobacco price Belgium sells into
The benchmark price, US import unit value, unmanufactured, was $6,775/t in July 2026, down 4% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 6% a year, calmer in 58% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Tobacco price history.
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