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"Tobacco Is a Strategic Crop for North Macedonia, and ITGA’s Expertise Helps Us Navigate Global Market Challenges"

Borche Serafimovski, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy, Republic of North Macedonia

The International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA) and the Union of Tobacco Producers – Maka na Tutunoberacite Prilep brought together growers, researchers and industry representatives from tobacco-producing countries and European markets to examine the future of Oriental tobacco, global market developments, regulatory challenges and the economic and cultural importance of the crop.

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Speakers' Presentations (ITGA Members only access)

Tobacco Institute of Prilep – Oriental Tobacco in North Macedonia: Heritage, Development and Research
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food (Skopje Ss.Cyril and Methodius University) – North Macedonian Oriental Tobacco: Unique Characteristics and Growing Conditions
Association of Tobacco Buyers (Economic Chamber of Macedonia) – The Future of Tobacco Growing in North Macedonia
ITGA – Global Leaf Market Overview
Panel – Oriental Tobacco Countries Panel: North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Türkiye Overviews
Euromonitor International – Global Nicotine Consumption
Panel – Regulations

Oriental Region Infographics
ITGA Oriental Tobacco Forum 2026 Gallery