The 2023 data shows that Bulgaria dominates the European import of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes containing only tobacco substitutes, accounting for a significant portion of total imports by volume. Italy and Greece follow, albeit with considerably smaller shares. Notably, Spain and Austria saw remarkable gains in their import shares, with 30.2% and 47.8% year-on-year increases, respectively. The market landscape remains volatile, with countries like Denmark and Ireland experiencing notable declines of 22.67% and 13.44%, respectively. Belgium's share surged by 54.56%, while Hungary's remained stagnant.
Future trends to monitor include the potential stabilization of imports in traditionally volatile markets such as Ireland and Denmark. The marked growth of Austria and Belgium's import shares poses questions about shifts in local demand or changes in tariff policies that may be influencing these changes. Keeping an eye on policy changes in top-importing countries like Bulgaria will be essential, as any regulatory adaptations might significantly impact import dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Cigars, Cheroots, Cigarillos and Cigarettes Containing Only Tobacco Substitutes Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 89.37 | 2023 | +5.61% | +8.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.29 | 2023 | +4.66% | +16.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 1.02 | 2023 | +13.99% | -12.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 0.95 | 2023 | +26.55% | +30.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.44 | 2023 | +0.4% | -22.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 0.37 | 2023 | +88.23% | +47.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.31 | 2023 | 0% | +20.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.2 | 2023 | +29.14% | +54.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 0.13 | 2023 | +3.9% | -13.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.1 | 2023 | +43.08% | -10.79% | View data |
