Export value of tobacco from India between financial years 2011 and 2024

In the fiscal year 2024, India’s tobacco exports exceeded 120 billion Indian rupees, marking a notable rise compared to the previous year. As a key cash crop, tobacco holds significant economic importance for the country, with its primary cultivation concentrated in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Note: Tobacco falls under the export category of “Agricultural Products”, specifically classified as “Unmanufactured Tobacco” or “Tobacco and Tobacco Products” in trade and customs documentation. It is often further divided into subcategories such as flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco, non-FCV tobacco, and manufactured products like cigars and cigarettes