Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service)
Food & Beverages · HS 2401.1 · verified suppliers & live price
About Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service)
Burley tobacco is a light air-cured variety primarily used in food service applications including cigarette blending, pipe tobacco, and specialized smokeless products. Internationally traded burley is graded by leaf position (lugs, leaf, tips) and color quality (from light to dark), with premium grades commanding higher prices. The United States dominates global burley production and exports, particularly from Kentucky, followed by significant production in Malawi, Tanzania, and Brazil. Buyers should verify moisture content upon receipt, as burley's hygroscopic nature means improper storage conditions rapidly degrade leaf quality and smoking characteristics; target moisture levels typically range from 12-14% for optimal preservation and processing performance.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Strip, US grade, Food Service
- HS code
- 2401.1
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 66/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service)?
Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) is priced at approximately $906.84 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) to source?
Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 66/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including General Dry Food Sociedad Anonima Industrial Comercial Y Agropecuaria, R R Service Bureau Sociedad Anonima Comercial Industrial Agropecuaria Fin Inmob, B A Export Service Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada, Import Service S S R L. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Tobacco (Burley) (Food Service) safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.