The European export landscape for cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes containing only tobacco substitutes is heavily dominated by the United Kingdom, which accounts for a considerable share of 57.92% by kilogram. Poland holds the second largest share at 34.9%, followed by the Netherlands with 3.93%. Smaller shares are held by Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, among others. In 2023, the United Kingdom and Belgium showed significant growth with year-on-year increases of 15.65% and 12.09% respectively. Greece displayed remarkable growth at 37.08%, while Spain experienced a decline of 3.96%. Over the past five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a diverse performance across countries, signifying evolving market dynamics.
Future trends to watch in this sector include:
- Significant emphasis on innovative tobacco substitutes driven by health-conscious consumer trends.
- Regulatory changes across Europe affecting production and distribution of tobacco substitute products.
- The impact of economic and trade policies on the major exporting countries like the United Kingdom and Poland.
- Growth in emerging markets as countries explore new alternatives to traditional tobacco products.
Top countries in Export 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 United Kingdom | 57.92 | 2023 | +6.25% | +15.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 34.9 | 2023 | +5.92% | +5.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 3.93 | 2021 | +2750% | +39.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2.2 | 2023 | +21.17% | +12.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1.19 | 2023 | -19.38% | -3.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.82 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Italy | 0.66 | 2021 | +43.93% | -28.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 0.51 | 2023 | -1.68% | +37.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.48 | 2023 | -20.56% | +15.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.48 | 2023 | -4.67% | View data |