Definition
Tobacco product manufacturers acquire raw materials from tobacco growers, tobacco stemmers and redryers, paper and fiber manufacturers which are processed into tobacco products. These are sold to tobacco product wholesalers and retailers. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cigarettes, cigars, smoking and chewing tobacco, and other tobacco products. This industry also includes tobacco stemming and redrying establishments, which buy various types of tobacco leaf from farmers and prepare the leaf for use by cigarette manufacturers, which may be separate enterprises or under the same ownership.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.