Production By Country or Region
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the following production of unprocessed tobacco by country/region in 2000. (Figures are in thousands of tonnes.)
| Country or region | Production in thousands of tons |
|---|---|
| China | 2,298.8 |
| India | 595.4 |
| Brazil | 520.7 |
| United States | 408.2 |
| European Union | 314.5 |
| Zimbabwe | 204.9 |
| Turkey | 193.9 |
| Indonesia | 166.6 |
| Russia | 116.8 |
| Malawi | 108.0 |
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