Tobacco, unmanufactured production in Spain
In 2024 Spain produced 19,410 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 28th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 33%. The record was 55,100 t in 1989. Area harvested: 6,180 ha, yield 3.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 19,410 t
- World rank
- 28 of 118
- 10-year change
- −33%
- Record
- 55,100 t
- 1989
Tobacco, unmanufactured in Spain, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Spain compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.32%
- 0.40% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.1
- world 1.8 (+71%)
- kg per person
- 0.41
- world 0.74
- 10-year change
- −33%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Iran | 20,948 | 0.35% |
| 27 | Zambia | 20,768 | 0.34% |
| 28 | Spain | 19,410 | 0.32% |
| 29 | Laos | 19,300 | 0.32% |
| 30 | Poland | 19,200 | 0.32% |
Map of world production of tobacco, unmanufactured
Share of the world total; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,410 | +57% | 6,180 | 3.14 |
| 2023 | 12,380 | −38% | 5,780 | 2.14 |
| 2022 | 19,940 | −23% | 6,020 | 3.31 |
| 2021 | 26,020 | +6.1% | 7,890 | 3.30 |
| 2020 | 24,530 | −12% | 8,170 | 3.00 |
| 2019 | 27,770 | +6.9% | 8,670 | 3.20 |
| 2018 | 25,980 | −12% | 8,510 | 3.05 |
| 2017 | 29,679 | +1.5% | 8,756 | 3.39 |
| 2016 | 29,238 | −1.0% | 8,950 | 3.27 |
| 2015 | 29,534 | +1.4% | 9,022 | 3.27 |
| 2014 | 29,140 | −7.0% | 10,220 | 2.85 |
| 2013 | 31,330 | −5.6% | 9,690 | 3.23 |
| 2012 | 33,200 | −1.5% | 10,100 | 3.29 |
| 2011 | 33,692 | +0.8% | 10,175 | 3.31 |
| 2010 | 33,410 | −4.1% | 10,527 | 3.17 |
| 2009 | 34,827 | +12% | 10,115 | 3.44 |
| 2008 | 31,127 | +6.4% | 9,792 | 3.18 |
| 2007 | 29,248 | −10% | 9,986 | 2.93 |
| 2006 | 32,563 | −19% | 10,123 | 3.22 |
| 2005 | 40,251 | −0.8% | 12,944 | 3.11 |
| 2004 | 40,596 | +1.0% | 13,150 | 3.09 |
| 2003 | 40,192 | −3.2% | 13,747 | 2.92 |
| 2002 | 41,525 | +2.0% | 13,627 | 3.05 |
| 2001 | 40,710 | −5.1% | 13,010 | 3.13 |
| 2000 | 42,908 | +6.2% | 14,078 | 3.05 |
| 1999 | 40,395 | −7.5% | 14,185 | 2.85 |
| 1998 | 43,658 | −5.3% | 14,658 | 2.98 |
| 1997 | 46,085 | +3.8% | 16,589 | 2.78 |
| 1996 | 44,396 | +3.5% | 18,000 | 2.47 |
| 1995 | 42,915 | −2.5% | 17,398 | 2.47 |
| 1994 | 44,032 | −1.7% | 17,943 | 2.45 |
| 1993 | 44,800 | −0.6% | 20,300 | 2.21 |
| 1992 | 45,052 | −8.3% | 23,994 | 1.88 |
| 1991 | 49,138 | +14% | 23,745 | 2.07 |
| 1990 | 43,178 | −22% | 21,093 | 2.05 |
| 1989 | 55,100 | +64% | 25,700 | 2.14 |
| 1988 | 33,700 | +5.6% | 21,400 | 1.57 |
| 1987 | 31,900 | −15% | 19,500 | 1.64 |
| 1986 | 37,700 | −11% | 22,400 | 1.68 |
| 1985 | 42,200 | −2.4% | 24,500 | 1.72 |
| 1984 | 43,218 | +0.2% | 22,152 | 1.95 |
| 1983 | 43,150 | +2.3% | 22,200 | 1.94 |
| 1982 | 42,200 | −3.0% | 21,600 | 1.95 |
| 1981 | 43,500 | +18% | 20,300 | 2.14 |
| 1980 | 36,800 | +5.4% | 19,500 | 1.89 |
| 1979 | 34,927 | +17% | 18,415 | 1.90 |
| 1978 | 29,900 | +38% | 16,300 | 1.83 |
| 1977 | 21,600 | −26% | 14,700 | 1.47 |
| 1976 | 29,100 | +12% | 16,200 | 1.80 |
| 1975 | 25,900 | +11% | 14,500 | 1.79 |
| 1974 | 23,400 | −8.9% | 14,000 | 1.67 |
| 1973 | 25,700 | −5.2% | 15,900 | 1.62 |
| 1972 | 27,100 | +1.9% | 16,800 | 1.61 |
| 1971 | 26,600 | +1.9% | 15,800 | 1.68 |
| 1970 | 26,100 | +34% | 15,300 | 1.71 |
| 1969 | 19,500 | −26% | 13,900 | 1.40 |
| 1968 | 26,400 | −15% | 14,300 | 1.85 |
| 1967 | 31,200 | +45% | 18,000 | 1.73 |
| 1966 | 21,500 | −37% | 13,500 | 1.59 |
| 1965 | 34,300 | +23% | 25,025 | 1.37 |
| 1964 | 27,800 | +2.1% | 20,283 | 1.37 |
| 1963 | 27,239 | −14% | 18,195 | 1.50 |
| 1962 | 31,536 | −14% | 18,690 | 1.69 |
| 1961 | 36,660 | — | 20,830 | 1.76 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 13,270 t USD 76.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 of 101
- Imports
- 2,171 t USD 64.2 m
- Importer rank
- 68 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Spain?
Spain produced 19,410 t in 2024, 0.32% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Spain rank in the world for production of tobacco, unmanufactured?
Spain ranked 28th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 37.3% of the world total.
How has the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Spain changed?
It fell by 33% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 55,100 t in 1989.
What is the yield of tobacco, unmanufactured in Spain?
3.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (19,410 t from 6,180 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Spain export or import unmanufactured tobacco?
In 2024 Spain reported exports of 13,270 t (USD 76.9 m) and imports of 2,171 t (USD 64.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.