Germany: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market 2025

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Germany

The German cigarettes containing tobacco market dropped to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Production in Germany

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6.6%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports from Germany

Cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Germany contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 5.9%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Germany, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Russia, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, Belgium, Bulgaria, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +14.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cigarettes containing tobacco exported from Germany were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Russia, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, the UK, Bulgaria and the United States, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +13.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cigarettes containing tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of cigarettes containing tobacco decreased by -6.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -10.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest cigarettes containing tobacco supplier to Germany, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, cigarettes containing tobacco imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+19.5% per year) and Romania (-11.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cigarettes containing tobacco to Germany, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to +18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+14.8% per year) and Lithuania (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cigarettes containing tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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