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Egypt: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2025

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian cigarettes containing tobacco market dropped notably to $X in 2022, waning by -31.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Production in Egypt

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 2.4%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of cigarettes containing tobacco exported from Egypt dropped sharply to X kg, declining by 99.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 315% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Egypt, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -30.8%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -15.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigarettes containing tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 133% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 494%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +21.9% per year.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of cigarettes containing tobacco was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Greece (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cigarettes containing tobacco imports to Egypt, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +63.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Greece ($X) and France ($X) were the largest cigarettes containing tobacco suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +66.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigarettes containing tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Serbia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cigarettes containing tobacco in the world?

Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of cigarettes containing tobacco consumption, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of cigarettes containing tobacco in the world?

Russia remains the largest cigarettes containing tobacco producing country worldwide, accounting for 97% of total volume.

What are the leading suppliers of cigarettes containing tobacco to Egypt?

In value terms, Ukraine constituted the largest supplier of cigarettes containing tobacco to Egypt, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of cigarettes containing tobacco from Egypt?

In value terms, Libya remains the key foreign market for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Egypt.

What is the average export price for cigarettes containing tobacco in Egypt?

In 2021, the average cigarettes containing tobacco export price amounted to $19,980 per ton, picking up by 54% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cigarettes containing tobacco in Egypt?

The average cigarettes containing tobacco import price stood at $20,007 per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cigarettes containing tobacco market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 12001150 - Cigarettes containing tobacco or mixtures of tobacco and tobacco substitutes (excluding tobacco duty)

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024