> In 2024 Yemen produced 31,682 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 20th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/yemen/

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# Tobacco, unmanufactured production in Yemen

In 2024 Yemen produced 31,682 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 20th largest in the world (0.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%. The record was 39,650 t in 2021. Area harvested: 9,084 ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202431,682 t
World rank20 of 118
10-year change+42%
Record39,650 t2021

## Tobacco, unmanufactured in Yemen, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Yemen compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.52%0.31% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.5world 1.8 (+90%)
kg per person0.78world 0.74
10-year change+42%world −16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/italy/) | 33,900 | 0.56% |
| 19 | [Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/uganda/) | 32,092 | 0.53% |
| 20 | **Yemen** | 31,682 | 0.52% |
| 21 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/guatemala/) | 30,621 | 0.51% |
| 22 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/south-korea/) | 27,948 | 0.46% |

[Full ranking of 118 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/)

### Map of world production of tobacco, unmanufactured

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Yemen is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 31,682 | −0.1% | 9,084 | 3.49 |
| 2023 | 31,724 | −3.2% | 8,860 | 3.58 |
| 2022 | 32,782 | −17% | 9,665 | 3.39 |
| 2021 | 39,650 | +39% | 9,765 | 4.06 |
| 2020 | 28,598 | 0.0% | 9,670 | 2.96 |
| 2019 | 28,598 | +49% | 9,670 | 2.96 |
| 2018 | 19,131 | +1.2% | 9,426 | 2.03 |
| 2017 | 18,905 | −0.9% | 9,439 | 2.00 |
| 2016 | 19,084 | −2.7% | 9,543 | 2.00 |
| 2015 | 19,604 | −12% | 9,610 | 2.04 |
| 2014 | 22,277 | −3.5% | 10,116 | 2.20 |
| 2013 | 23,089 | −0.7% | 10,217 | 2.26 |
| 2012 | 23,251 | +5.0% | 10,220 | 2.28 |
| 2011 | 22,138 | −4.5% | 10,049 | 2.20 |
| 2010 | 23,178 | +2.7% | 10,341 | 2.24 |
| 2009 | 22,577 | +2.4% | 10,169 | 2.22 |
| 2008 | 22,054 | +3.0% | 9,950 | 2.22 |
| 2007 | 21,412 | +6.0% | 9,642 | 2.22 |
| 2006 | 20,200 | +14% | 9,299 | 2.17 |
| 2005 | 17,694 | +4.1% | 8,116 | 2.18 |
| 2004 | 17,001 | +43% | 7,935 | 2.14 |
| 2003 | 11,861 | +0.8% | 5,515 | 2.15 |
| 2002 | 11,767 | −2.9% | 5,431 | 2.17 |
| 2001 | 12,122 | +4.4% | 5,528 | 2.19 |
| 2000 | 11,613 | +4.8% | 5,347 | 2.17 |
| 1999 | 11,081 | −3.4% | 5,209 | 2.13 |
| 1998 | 11,469 | +12% | 5,447 | 2.11 |
| 1997 | 10,229 | +19% | 5,024 | 2.04 |
| 1996 | 8,574 | +6.3% | 4,206 | 2.04 |
| 1995 | 8,069 | +13% | 4,046 | 1.99 |
| 1994 | 7,170 | −13% | 3,562 | 2.01 |
| 1993 | 8,221 | −6.0% | 3,737 | 2.20 |
| 1992 | 8,749 | +25% | 3,965 | 2.21 |
| 1991 | 6,975 | +2.9% | 3,805 | 1.83 |
| 1990 | 6,779 | +54% | 3,706 | 1.83 |
| 1989 | 4,396 | −32% | 2,752 | 1.60 |
| 1988 | 6,449 | +21% | 3,982 | 1.62 |
| 1987 | 5,312 | +3.3% | 3,289 | 1.62 |
| 1986 | 5,140 | +0.7% | 3,227 | 1.59 |
| 1985 | 5,104 | +2.6% | 3,123 | 1.63 |
| 1984 | 4,975 | −22% | 3,084 | 1.61 |
| 1983 | 6,397 | −15% | 6,710 | 0.95 |
| 1982 | 7,502 | +6.0% | 6,742 | 1.11 |
| 1981 | 7,075 | −7.1% | 6,527 | 1.08 |
| 1980 | 7,616 | +6.8% | 6,358 | 1.20 |
| 1979 | 7,134 | +36% | 5,977 | 1.19 |
| 1978 | 5,233 | −32% | 6,019 | 0.87 |
| 1977 | 7,714 | +7.8% | 5,850 | 1.32 |
| 1976 | 7,159 | +14% | 5,068 | 1.41 |
| 1975 | 6,270 | −1.6% | 4,812 | 1.30 |
| 1974 | 6,372 | −0.8% | 4,807 | 1.33 |
| 1973 | 6,422 | +0.8% | 4,807 | 1.34 |
| 1972 | 6,372 | +46% | 4,607 | 1.38 |
| 1971 | 4,372 | +28% | 4,607 | 0.95 |
| 1970 | 3,422 | 0.0% | 4,607 | 0.74 |
| 1969 | 3,422 | +1.5% | 4,007 | 0.85 |
| 1968 | 3,372 | 0.0% | 4,007 | 0.84 |
| 1967 | 3,372 | 0.0% | 4,007 | 0.84 |
| 1966 | 3,372 | +3.4% | 4,007 | 0.84 |
| 1965 | 3,260 | +1.9% | 3,950 | 0.83 |
| 1964 | 3,200 | 0.0% | 3,920 | 0.82 |
| 1963 | 3,200 | +1.6% | 3,920 | 0.82 |
| 1962 | 3,150 | 0.0% | 3,900 | 0.81 |
| 1961 | 3,150 | — | 3,900 | 0.81 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2 t USD 8,000
Exporter rank99 of 101
Imports6,289 t USD 26.1 m
Importer rank53 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](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Yemen?

Yemen produced 31,682 t in 2024, 0.52% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Yemen rank in the world for production of tobacco, unmanufactured?

Yemen ranked 20th 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 Yemen changed?

It rose by 42% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 39,650 t in 2021.

### What is the yield of tobacco, unmanufactured in Yemen?

3.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (31,682 t from 9,084 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.

### Does Yemen export or import unmanufactured tobacco?

In 2024 Yemen reported exports of 2 t (USD 8,000) and imports of 6,289 t (USD 26.1 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; the 2024 figure for Yemen is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/brazil/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/indonesia/)[Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/zimbabwe/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/pakistan/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/united-states/)[Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/malawi/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/tanzania/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/turkey/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/bangladesh/)[Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/mozambique/)
[All countries producing tobacco, unmanufactured](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/)

## Other products of Yemen

[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/yemen/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/yemen/)[Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-stimulant/yemen/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/yemen/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/yemen/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/yemen/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/yemen/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/yemen/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/yemen/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/yemen/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/yemen/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/yemen/)
[Agricultural production in Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/country/yemen/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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