World cigarette imports and exports (thousands of millions of pieces)
| Exports | Imports | Difference | (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 223 | 171 | 42 | 19 |
| 1980 | 323 | 254 | 69 | 21 |
| 1985 | 356 | 313 | 43 | 12 |
| 1990 | 543 | 418 | 125 | 23 |
| 1991 | 712 | 526 | 186 | 26 |
| 1992 | 804 | 568 | 236 | 29 |
| 1993 | 780 | 601 | 179 | 23 |
| 1994 | 1156 | 886 | 270 | 23 |
| 1995 | 987 | 668 | 319 | 32 |
| 1996 | 1107 | 707 | 400 | 36 |
The percentage given is the difference as a percentage of exports. Source of data: US Department of Agriculture.3