Top 5 Tobacco Growing Countries in the World

In this article, we are going to discuss the top 5 tobacco growing countries in the world. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global tobacco market, the heavy investments in marketing by tobacco companies, and the rising popularity of flavored tobacco, head to Top 20 Tobacco Growing Countries in the World.

5. Zimbabwe

Total Area Dedicated to Tobacco Production: 112,770 ha

Zimbabwe is the Largest Producer of Tobacco in Africa, and the country is aiming to turn tobacco farming into a $5 billion industry by 2025. However, the sector has had a devastating impact on the country’s environment and around 60,000 hectares of forests are burnt every year to farm tobacco in Zimbabwe due to a lack of available farmland. 

China has been integral to Zimbabwe’s tobacco boom by establishing a grower contract system run by the state-owned China National Tobacco Corporation.