10 Countries that Export the Most Tobacco in the World

8. Tanzania

Exported value: $418,121

Compared to previously mentioned Turkey, Tanzania produces less tobacco, but exports more. In the last five years, the country recorded the greatest increase in terms of the crop’s exported value among ranked places. In 2015, this African country more than doubled the worth of shipped tobacco. The main importers of Tanzania’s tobacco are Romania, Belgium, and Germany. Even though tobacco industry brings cash to the country’s budget, it also causes significant damage to the environment and society. Around 1.3 m3 trees in Urambo area, which is one of the top growing regions, were lost due to tobacco farming. Moreover, many farmers, including children, are trapped in the cycle of forced labor with no protection from the authorities.