Tobacco

It was a tale of two tobacco markets in 2022, as flat overall global cigarettes volume, balanced growth in only two regions - Asia Pacific and Latin America - against very significant declines, particularly in developed markets.

Like every other CPG industry, the recent history and short-term future evolution of the global cigarettes industry will be dominated by the ongoing fallout of from the Coronavirus pandemic. Coming out of a moderately improved volume and value…

This report analyses the main news related to the tobacco industry for Q4 2023, including regulatory updates, prevalence surveys and company strategies. The slowdown of global inflation is set to continue, driven by the ongoing economic normalisation…

Despite a rebound in 2021, notably in the US, Irish whiskey may be increasingly challenged by RTDs and world whiskies. A more diverse geographic reach could help the category sustain growth and avoid saturation, for which Irish whiskey brands will…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at major (and some minor) developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, important cannabis and NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at major (and some minor) developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, provide cannabis and NPD/NGP updates, and review economic…

This report examines the main news related to the tobacco industry for the second quarter of 2022. It covers key legislative announcements alongside prevalence surveys, mergers and acquisitions, company strategies, new product launches and other…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at major (and some minor) developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, important cannabis and NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed…

This report examines the main news related to the tobacco industry for the first quarter of 2023. It covers key legislative announcements alongside prevalence surveys, mergers and acquisitions, company strategies, new product launches and other…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at major (and some minor) developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, important cannabis and NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed…

Legislative action is proving necessary to move packaging in a more sustainable direction, leading governments across the world to implement a wide variety of new laws aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting a circular economy. This includes…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

In 2022, global business continues to face various risks, with a persisting Coronavirus pandemic, supply chain disruptions and inflation being top of mind for leaders. This report provides insights on how these three challenges might evolve this year…

This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…

At an overall level, the global tobacco industry has experienced relative stability so far in 2020 resulting in marginal downgrading of forecasts in the main category, cigarettes. However, this obscures variation across markets with some, such as the…

Almost uniquely among fmcg industries, tobacco legislation is not simply a guiding element or a means of enforcing consumer standards but a central determining factor in the performance of tobacco markets. As the cumulative de-normalising impact of…

In 2023, tobacco continued to record a positive performance in Vietnam despite the fact that the country experienced challenging economic conditions and considerable inflationary pressure. Many Vietnamese consumers maintained their habit of smoking…

Cigarettes still dominate the tobacco category in Uzbekistan, with 2022 achieving a more positive trend in retail volume sales compared to the previous year. This was fuelled by organic population growth, with the number of adults of legal smoking…

In recent years, Uruguay has benefited from a stable economy and was able to remain strong despite the economic crisis faced by its neighbour Argentina. In fact, Uruguay’s economy posted positive growth in 2023 in a context in which its neighbour and…

As with all fmcg industries in the country, the war has strongly impacted the tobacco market in Ukraine. For example, there is a much-diminished consumer base, with approximately eight million people – some 20% of the population – estimated to have…

Tobacco in Uganda is dominated by British American Tobacco and local player Leaf Tobacco & Commodities, with sales limited to cigarettes. There has been a shift away from premium cigarette brands as rising prices have made cigarettes less affordable.…

While total current value sales growth for tobacco in Turkey in 2022 was markedly faster than in 2021, this was primarily due to soaring inflation fuelled by the depreciation of the lira, the global recovery from the pandemic and the fallout of…

2022 was a challenging year for tobacco in Tunisia, with current and constant value sales falling, as well as volume sales. This dismal picture was largely due to a double-digit fall in the volume sales of cigarettes and this was in spite of a…

Tobacco in the US continued its declining trend in current value terms in 2023, as the public health fight against tobacco intensified after the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the failure from the Biden Administration to achieve a comprehensive ban on…

After experiencing negative sales in 2022 due to post-pandemic conditions, such as the reopening of borders and consumers resuming normal habits, tobacco in the UK recorded positive low value growth in 2023. This growth was mainly driven by rising…

Tobacco in the United Arab Emirates is a strong and a well-established industry. Although globally, tobacco is facing challenges, it still demonstrates healthy growth in the United Arab Emirates. One reason is cultural heritage and a strong habit of…

Tobacco in the Philippines saw overall growth fall in both volume and current value terms in 2023, driven in large part the persistent downfall of cigarettes, which continued to decline while cigars and cigarillos enjoyed stable demand within a niche…

Tobacco in the Netherlands is heavily influenced by regulatory changes, shifts in consumer behaviour, and economic pressures. In 2023, cigarette sales declined for another consecutive year as the long-term shift away from smoking tobacco continued.…

In 2023, tobacco in the Czech Republic continued to develop towards newer product types with perceived less harmful effects on health. Regular cigarettes remained the largest category, but retail volume sales continued on a strong downward…

The tobacco industry in Thailand registered a stagnant performance in 2023, in both volume and current value terms. At the same time, the number of smokers in the population fell for the second consecutive year, having risen during the pandemic. This…

The Tanzanian tobacco market witnessed further value growth in 2022. The dominant player in cigarettes, Tanzania Cigarette Co Ltd, recorded double-digit growth in gross profit. Smoking prevalence is rising, with attitudes to smoking changing and…

Tobacco in Taiwan has been heavily impacted by the amended Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, which came into effect on 22 March 2023. Taiwan now operates a complete ban on e-vapour products and regulates heated tobacco products. There are some…

After seeing retail volume growth in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, cigarettes experienced declines in 2021 and 2022, in line with the longer-term trend towards decreasing smoking prevalence. As a large proportion of the economically active…

In 2023, tobacco in Sweden witnessed steady growth in retail volume and current value terms, although rates have slowed down year-on-year. Retail volume sales of cigarettes and smoking tobacco continued to plummet in Sweden, while cigars and nicotine…

In 2022, the tobacco industry continues to witness rising prices due to tax increases and global inflation rates. This has boosted the illicit trade as low-income consumers are finding smoking increasingly unaffordable. Meanwhile, demand for…

Tobacco saw a decline in retail volume sales in Spain in 2023, though sales rose in current value terms on the back of increased prices. Cigarettes continued to see an increase in value sales, whilst volumes experienced a further decline. While…

In 2023, overall retail current value sales of tobacco in South Korea showed a positive growth rate compared with the previous year, yet the growth rate was minimal, resulting in no significant difference in actual sales compared with 2022.

While retail volume growth of tobacco in South Africa notably slowed in 2023, current value sales continued to soar. The country experienced high inflation during the year, with the price of some household essentials growing by double digits,…

Overall, the picture was positive for tobacco in 2022, largely driven by a growth in volume sales of cigarettes. This was in spite of high inflation stemming from the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Part of the reason for the increased…

Tobacco in Slovakia was impacted by new legislation in 2023, with this set to continue throughout the forecast period as new rules and regulation shape the industry’s progress. Cigarettes saw excise tax increases in both 2023 and 2024, leading to…

Tobacco in Singapore saw a retail volume decline in 2023, although current value sales increased. Retail volume sales of cigarettes continued to decrease, with mid-priced cigarettes suffering the most significant fall in sales. Meanwhile, the economy…

Overall, the picture was negative for tobacco in 2022, with constant value sales falling, and this was largely driven by a drop in volume sales of cigarettes. Twice yearly tax hikes on cigarettes, which are scheduled to continue until 2025, are…

Tobacco in Saudia Arabia saw marginal volume growth overall in 2023. Cigarettes remained the largest category in tobacco despite the growing trend towards heated tobacco. Health and wellness trends as well as high taxation and increasing prices…

Cigarettes remains the basic tobacco product for the majority of smokers in Romania and thus it was also the key growth driver for tobacco as a whole in 2023. Widespread distribution across all retail channels in Romania supports the positive…