Middle East: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cigars and cigarillos market fell modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in the Middle East

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14%. 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 in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos exported in the Middle East contracted markedly to X tons, shrinking by -69.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 128%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 42% of total exports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 54% share of total exports. Jordan (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +63.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest cigars and cigarillos supplier in the Middle East, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 7.3% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, cigars and cigarillos exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+49.2% per year) and Kuwait (+19.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced increase. As a result, the export price reached 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 United Arab Emirates (+30.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos imported in the Middle East fell to X tons, which is down by -14.7% on the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +6.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +34.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main importers of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in 2022, accounting for near 36% and 26% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together constituting a 29% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +47.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cigars and cigarillos importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Lebanon ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +59.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 33%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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