On World No Tobacco Day (May 31), know which countries dominate global tobacco exports and their health impacts
Tobacco exports generate $8.2 billion annually. While consumption declines in developed nations, production shifts to developing countries
Exports $1.3B worth yearly - 16% of global trade. Grows 40% of world's tobacco, mainly in Yunnan province.
$900M annual exports. Climate favors flue-cured tobacco production. Major buyers: EU and Southeast Asia. Brazil spends $7B annually treating tobacco-related diseases
$700M exports (2023). Andhra Pradesh & Gujarat lead production. 28% of adults use tobacco products domestically. India's tobacco tax revenue covers only 17% of treatment costs
$650M exports despite declining smoking rates. North Carolina produces 70% of US tobacco.
Exports a substantial amount of tobacco, particularly for clove cigarettes (kretek)
Tobacco kills 8M/year globally. 80% of smokers live in export-heavy developing nations.
This No Tobacco Day, WHO urges countries to: ✓ Increase tobacco taxes ✓ Ban flavored products ✓ Support farmer crop substitution