Top 5 Tobacco Growing Countries in the World

3. Brazil

Total Area Dedicated to Tobacco Production: 357,230 ha

Tobacco is a major economic contributor in southern Brazil, with over 124,000 tobacco farmers spread across 491 municipalities in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná. However, the region has recently been hit by excessive rains and hail, causing plant roots to drown and leaves to develop spots. 

Brazil is the Largest Exporter of Raw Tobacco in the World, with $1.73 billion in exports in 2022.