The import of cigarettes containing tobacco or mixtures to Germany is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, showing average annual growth. It stood at 73.129 billion items in 2023. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent increase: 2.4% from 2024 to 2025, 2.3% from 2025 to 2026, 2.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.2% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.2%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Shifts in consumer preferences towards tobacco alternatives impacting demand.
Regulatory changes and anti-tobacco campaigns potentially affecting import volumes.
Economic factors that could influence consumer purchasing power and import activities.