Germany: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in Germany

The German cigars and cigarillos market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in Germany

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos decreased by -6.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -21.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cigars and cigarillos exports from Germany, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, cigars and cigarillos exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+19.0% per year) and France (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cigars and cigarillos exported from Germany were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 39% of total exports. Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Greece, the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +29.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigars and cigarillos export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Switzerland (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of cigars and cigarillos imports to Germany, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Spain, Honduras, Belgium, Myanmar, Cuba and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +3,504.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X), Cuba ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest cigars and cigarillos suppliers to Germany, with a combined 50% share of total imports. Indonesia, Belgium, Honduras, Spain, Myanmar and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +1,951.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cigars and cigarillos import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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