ITALY
TOBACCO IN ITALY
Brief contextualisation of the importance of Tobacco in Italy
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% of tobacco leaf type productiontaly is the largest European tobacco leaf producing country. Tobacco is grown in several Italian regions such as Tuscany, Umbia, Campania, Vento and Lazio. Tobacco products revenue represented over US$ 22 billion, which resulted in Government revenue of US$ 15.4 billion (excise and value added tax). Illicit trade comprises 5.8% of the total trade and controlling it would generate a further US$ 866 million, representing an important slice of income for the country. Italian tobacco is regarded as one of the best fillers available in the market.
Sources: UN Comtrade, Tobacco and Nicotine Database, ITGA
The largest European producer of tobacco leaf. Tobacco related exports are worth over US$ 1 billion
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 39%
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GERMANY 6%
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UKRAINE 6%
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NETHERLANDS 6%
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RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5%
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OTHERS 38%
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BELGIUM 37%
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RUSSIAN FEDERATION 7%
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UKRAINE 7%
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GERMANY 6%
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THE NETHERLANDS 4%
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OTHERS 39%