Benelux: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux cigars and cigarillos market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +48.5% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in Benelux

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos exported in Benelux dropped significantly to X tons, waning by -66.1% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a 4.8% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cigars, cheroots and cigarillos exports, with a CAGR of -8.5% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg (-10.3%) and the Netherlands (-30.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +38 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest cigars and cigarillos supplier in Benelux, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports.

In Belgium, cigars and cigarillos exports contracted by an average annual rate of -5.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-31.3% per year) and Luxembourg (-12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, imports of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in Benelux fell remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -32% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 83%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up 93% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), making up a 7.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest cigars and cigarillos importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +1.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 30%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform