China: tobacco production by year (Source: “1998 China statistical yearbook”)
| Year | Tobacco (’000 hectares) | Amount flue cured (’000 hectares) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 784 | 613 |
| 1980 | 512 | 397 |
| 1985 | 1313 | 1077 |
| 1986 | 1125 | 895 |
| 1987 | 1128 | 913 |
| 1988 | 1555 | 1304 |
| 1989 | 1798 | 1503 |
| 1990 | 1593 | 1342 |
| 1991 | 1804 | 1562 |
| 1992 | 2093 | 1849 |
| 1993 | 2089 | 1835 |
| 1994 | 1490 | 1302 |
| 1995 | 1470 | 1309 |
| 1996 | 1853 | 1683 |
| 1997 | 2353 | 2161 |