In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the best tobacco in the world. For more countries, head on over to 12 Countries that Produce the Best Tobacco in the World.
5. Federal Republic of Germany
Insider Monkey’s Score: 11
Tobacco Exports in 2021: $2.9 billion
Germany is known both for its cigarettes and pipe tobacco. On the cigarette front, the German firm Von Eicken Group’s Shepheard’s Hotel Cigarettes are among the world’s most expensive cigarettes. They can cost as much as $20 a pack. In the pipe cigar industry, Kohlhase & Kopp’s HU Tobacco – Zulu (African Line) comes highly rated.
4. Dominican Republic
Insider Monkey’s Score: 12
Tobacco Exports in 2021: $1.2 billion
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country known all over the world for its cigars. Some of the most famous Dominican cigars are Davidoff Yamasá, Avo Classic, Fuente Fuente OpusX, and Ashton VSG. The cigar industry contributed a large chunk to the country’s foreign exchange reserves by bringing in $1.2 billion of exports. The Dominican Republic also has some of the most expensive cigars that you are likely to come across, with the Arturo Fuente Opus X costing a whopping $300.
3. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Insider Monkey’s Score: 13
Tobacco Exports in 2021: $8.2 million
The UK is home to two of the largest cigarette companies in the world, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) and Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB.L). Naturally, this also lends Britain strong brand recognition when it comes to cigarettes. One pack of BAT’s most expensive cigarettes, 555 State Express Cigarettes, will set you back by $20, while the more expensive Treasurer Cigarettes made by The Chancellor Company go for as much as $40 a pack. Some famous pipe tobaccos are Synjeco – Holker Twist, Sullivan & Powell – Gentleman’s Mixture Original, and GQ Tobaccos – Balkan (Full) No. 1.
2. Republic of Nicaragua
Insider Monkey’s Score: 17
Tobacco Exports in 2021: $378 million
The Republic of Nicaragua is a Central American country with a GDP per capita of $5,683, one of the lowest in the world. Its cigars are some of the best and most well known that you’re likely to come across. Some of the most renowned names include Vegas Cubanas Generosos, The Wise Man Maduro Robusto, Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Churchill, and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series “A”.
1. United States of America
Insider Monkey’s Score: 34
Tobacco Exports in 2021: $1.1 billion
The US is one of the most developed countries in the world. America’s booming corporate sector has also led to the creation of giants, two of which are among the largest tobacco companies in the world – Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM). Additionally, American pipe tobaccos such as Wilke Pipe Tobacco – Surbrug’s Crystal Palace, Watch City Cigar – Simply Red, and Ted’s Pipe Shoppe are some of the best pipe tobaccos in the world.
If you thought that was the end of it, you’ll be shocked to learn that the American headquartered company Gurka Cigars’ Gurka Royal Courtesan will set you back a cool $1 million. After all, five carat diamonds on the packaging aren’t cheap.
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