GREECE
TOBACCO IN GREECE
Brief contextualisation of the importance of Tobacco in Greece
TOBACCO
Tobacco related exports (% of total commodity exports)reece is the 3rd largest tobacco producing country in Europe and one of the most important producers of oriental tobacco, growing varieties such as Basma and Katerini, which account for 89% of the total Greek tobacco leaf output. Government revenue (from excise tax and value added tax on tobacco) amounted to close to US$ 3.5 billion, however, the value could be further increased if the illicit trade (18.8%) were to be eliminated. This measure would add another US$ 600 million to the country’s coffers.
Source: UN Comtrade, Tobacco and Nicotine Database and ITGA.
EXPORT PARTNERS
This section aims at identifying the most important commercial partners in terms of Value and Quantity (Source: Calculated from data from UN Comtrade)
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BELGIUM 40%
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BULGARIA 21%
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RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5%
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MEXICO 5%
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USA 4%
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OTHERS 26%
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BELGIUM 30%
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BULGARIA 24%
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RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5%
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MEXICO 4%
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REP. OF KOREA 4%
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OTHERS 32%