Tobacco is in very high demand all over the world. Primarily tobacco is used to produce cigarettes. Alongside cigarette, there are several other usage of tobacco, such as it is processed to make the chewing tobacco, and many other addictive substances. Well, we would like to make something very clear, that we do not endorse tobacco consumption. It is a very harmful habit, both financially and physically. Many people die every day because of this deadly addiction. Now that being said, financially tobacco is a very important product.
Which are the countries that produce the most tobacco in the world? If you ever wondered which are countries that are successfully answering to high tobacco demand coming from smoking factories all over the world, you have come to the right page.
8. Argentina
2013 production: 115,334.00 tonnes
We start this list with a country that is known in the world, not only as one of the biggest tobacco producers, but also as one of the biggest tobacco consumers. Unfortunately, tobacco consumption in Argentina is constituting the second leading cause of death. They are trying to fight this problem by increasing the prices of cigarettes, and raising awareness about the health issues smoking may induce, but they had no significant improvement for now.
7. Malawi
2013 production: 132,849.00 tonnes
Tobacco produced in Malawi for almost a century now. The biggest production growth was seen back in 1970, and ever since then Malawi has been one of the countries known for their big tobacco industries. For Malawi’s economy, this industry is very important, as it brings a serious income. When the tobacco industry decreased in the West, many of the world famous cigarettes brands, like Camel and Marlboro, became interested and started using tobacco grown and produced in Malawi. Their tobacco is known for high nicotine content. Read More>
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