Tobacco Refuse Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Tobacco Refuse Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Tobacco Refuse Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Tobacco Refuse Imports in South Korea
  4. Tobacco Refuse Exports in South Korea

Tobacco Refuse Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average tobacco refuse import price amounted to $794 per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,381 per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($400 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tobacco Refuse Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average tobacco refuse export price stood at $1,183 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,964 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($2,229 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia stood at $198 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+1.0%).

Tobacco Refuse Imports in South Korea

For the third year in a row, South Korea recorded decline in overseas purchases of tobacco refuses, which decreased by -11.5% to 6.6K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -2.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, tobacco refuse imports reached $5.2M in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable contraction.

Import of Tobacco Refuse in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil2,4202,2271,6861,640-12.2%
China1,1721,7971,9901,56010.0%
Zimbabwe476426267335-11.1%
India484257390330-12.0%
JordanN/A2471202816.7%
Argentina53915591.1258-21.8%
United States12817219719715.5%
Paraguay1761471201882.2%
Indonesia0.10.12.01841125.4%
Tanzania21796.1N/A64.3-33.3%
Others389257367200-19.9%
Total6,0035,7815,2315,236-4.5%

Top Suppliers of Tobacco Refuse to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Brazil (2068.6 tons)
  2. China (1699.1 tons)
  3. Jordan (510.3 tons)
  4. Paraguay (469.8 tons)
  5. Indonesia (364.9 tons)
  6. Argentina (316.8 tons)
  7. Zimbabwe (312.7 tons)
  8. United States (280.8 tons)
  9. India (239.0 tons)
  10. Tanzania (92.2 tons)

Tobacco Refuse Exports in South Korea

Tobacco refuse exports from South Korea shrank markedly to 299 tons in 2022, dropping by -40.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41%.

In value terms, tobacco refuse exports dropped markedly to $353K in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year.

Export of Tobacco Refuse in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Singapore1,625416563323-41.6%
Malaysia29.232.148.430.41.4%
Others4.436.8N/AN/A736.4%
Total1,659485612353-40.3%

Top Export Markets for Tobacco Refuse from South Korea in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (153.8 tons)
  2. Singapore (144.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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