In 2024 India produced about 727 thousand tonnes of unmanufactured tobacco from 414 thousand hectares, an average yield of 1,755 kg per hectare. That is up 1% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 4% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2011 (830 thousand tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 15 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's unmanufactured tobacco, India ranks 7 of 15 for yield in 2024, at 1,755 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,836 kg per hectare. Pakistan leads at 3,388 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 3,388 | 3.1% |
| 2 | Thailand | 3,338 | 1.1% |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 2,391 | 1.6% |
| 4 | China, mainland | 2,198 | 37.3% |
| 5 | United States of America | 2,177 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Brazil | 1,923 | 10.5% |
| 7 | India | 1,755 | 12.0% |
| 8 | Zimbabwe | 1,740 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 1,485 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Argentina | 1,476 | 1.3% |
| 11 | Indonesia | 1,395 | 5.8% |
| 12 | Türkiye | 1,384 | 1.8% |
| 13 | Mozambique | 1,322 | 1.5% |
| 14 | Malawi | 1,050 | 2.0% |
| 15 | United Republic of Tanzania | 745 | 1.9% |
How does your unmanufactured tobacco yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.