The 2023 data for European import of cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos show Bulgaria dominating the market, accounting for the vast majority of volume at 89.37 kilograms. Italy ranks a distant second, with significantly higher year-on-year growth of 16.59%. Spain and Belgium demonstrate remarkable growth, rising by 30.2% and 54.56%, respectively. Meanwhile, Greece, Denmark, and Ireland experienced declines. Notably, Austria and Sweden reflected substantial increases of 47.8% and 96.06%, respectively.
Looking ahead, trends to monitor include potential market expansion in countries with high growth, such as Sweden and Belgium. Additionally, shifts in demand may influence the market shares of smaller economies, suggesting increased competition and potential market diversification across the region.
Top countries in Import of Cigars, Cheroots and Cigarillos Containing Tobacco or 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 |
