The European import landscape for cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos in 2024 is dominated by the United Kingdom, holding 43.92% market share. Noteworthy increases in share include Denmark's double growth and Belgium's robust expansion. In contrast, Spain, Ireland, Romania, and Lithuania faced significant declines. Over the last five years, compound annual growth rates indicate increasing consolidation in key markets while smaller countries like Malta and Luxembourg experienced remarkable percentage growth, highlighting volatility in niche markets.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of shifting consumer preferences towards unique blends and sustainable tobacco sources, possible changes in tariff agreements post-Brexit affecting imports, and the influence of regulatory environments on tobacco product distribution.
Top countries in Import of Cigars, Cheroots and Cigarillos Containing Tobacco or Mixtures of Tobacco and Tobacco Substitutes Share by Country (Units (Items))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 43.92 | 2023 | +3.95% | +7.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 11.86 | 2023 | +25.93% | +25.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 8.07 | 2023 | +0.45% | -8.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 7.19 | 2023 | +5.87% | +0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7.01 | 2023 | +1.56% | -1.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.32 | 2023 | +13.65% | +23.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.39 | 2023 | +26.2% | +21.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 4.37 | 2023 | -1.09% | -8.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 4.25 | 2023 | -3.43% | -5.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.72 | 2023 | +2.32% | +103.19% | View data |
