At present, Malawi insists on developing the tobacco leaf planting industry and strives to become the main tobacco leaf producer in southern Africa by 2028.
Joseph Chidanti-Malunga, chairman of the Malawi Tobacco Commission, said Malawi aims to produce at least 200 million kilograms of tobacco leaves per year. He pointed out: "The tobacco industry is an important pillar of Malawi's economy. Without the tobacco industry, Malawi's economy will face collapse."
Tobacco is Malawi's main cash crop. Its annual contribution to Malawi's foreign exchange is about 60%, and its economic contribution to Malawi is about 15%. It directly and indirectly provides jobs for millions of people in the country. . Last year, Malawi sold 120 million kilograms of tobacco leaves and earned US$282.61 million in revenue. The average selling price of tobacco leaves was US$2.35 per kilogram.
