Many of the tobacco growing countries export a large share of their production. Zimbabwe, Italy and Kyrgystan export around three-quarters or more of their produce. Other countries with high export shares are Brazil, Turkey, Malawi, Greece, Argentina and Spain. Of the top 20 producing countries, only Zimbabwe and Malawi do not have a significant cigarette manufacturing industry. There is considerable 'cross hauling' in Spain, where exports and imports are both large.
Japan is the largest net importer.
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