Which region has the largest tobacco industry?
Given the large cigarette retail market in countries, such as China, Indonesia and Japan, it comes to no surprise that the Western Pacific Region has the highest number of tobacco smokers worldwide. In 2020, close to 400 million people within the region smoked tobacco.
What is known as the tobacco region of the Philippines?
Region 1 is the main tobacco growing area in the country. It is composed of 4 provinces, namely 1) Ilocos Norte; 2) Ilocos Sur; 3) La Union; and 4) Pangasinan. The survey covered the 2006-2007 cropping season. The Virginia type of tobacco is the predominant type grown by farmers.
Which is the largest market for tobacco?
Philip Morris International was the largest tobacco company worldwide in 2020, with a global market value of about 144.8 billion U.S. dollars. British American Tobacco followed in second place with a global market value of approximately 91.6 billion U.S. dollars.
Which country is the largest producer of tobacco in the world?
China is the largest tobacco producer in the world with 2,806,770 tonnes production volume per year. India comes second with 761,318 tonnes yearly production. China and India produce together more than 50% of World’s total.
Where is tobacco grown in the Philippines?
Native/Dark tobacco is grown in Pangasinan and La Union in Region I; Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirinio in Region II; the Visayan provinces of Capiz, Iloilo, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Leyte; and in the Mindanao provinces of Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, North Cotabato and Maguindanao.