In 2023, Poland was the leading European importer of cigarette paper rolls at least 5 cm wide, holding a 30.79% share, despite a 6.02% decline from the previous year. Czechia followed with 21.23%, and Bulgaria saw a notable growth of 6.41%. Germany and Romania experienced slight declines, while Italy rose by 6.86%. Significant growth was observed in Ireland (64.17%) and Latvia (75.66%). Netherlands and Slovenia faced substantial drops of -16.56% and -12.54%, respectively. Over the past five years, trends indicate variability with several countries experiencing fluctuations in market share.
Future trends to monitor include the potential for continued market share reshuffling as countries adapt to changing regulatory environments, health trends, and consumer preferences regarding tobacco use. Watch for shifts in manufacturing locations and the potential impacts of environmental policies on the production and importation of cigarette paper.
Top countries in Import of Cigarette Paper in Rolls at Least 5 cm Wide Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 30.79 | 2023 | +0.74% | -6.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czechia | 21.23 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 11.42 | 2023 | +4.63% | +6.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.32 | 2023 | -2.42% | -1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 6.66 | 2023 | +2.88% | -0.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.88 | 2023 | +19.58% | +0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.61 | 2023 | +0.47% | +6.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.75 | 2023 | +14.46% | -8.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.01 | 2023 | +10.03% | +4.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.81 | 2023 | +2.67% | +3.21% | View data |
