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Pakistan: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani cigars and cigarillos market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Cigars and cigarillos consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in Pakistan

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos decreased by -1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 293% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 380% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for cigars and cigarillos exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at +17.1%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for cigars, cheroots and cigarillos exports from Pakistan, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at +10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cigars and cigarillos export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 159%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (-4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos decreased by -53.6% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 121%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X kg), the Philippines (X kg) and Bahrain (X kg) were the main suppliers of cigars and cigarillos imports to Pakistan, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cigars and cigarillos suppliers to Pakistan were Indonesia ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Cyprus ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigars and cigarillos import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cyprus (+11.1%), 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 cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cigars and cigarillos consumption in 2021 were the United States, China and India, together accounting for 39% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in the world?

The country with the largest volume of cigars and cigarillos production was China, comprising approx. 15% of total volume. Moreover, cigars and cigarillos production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Dominican Republic, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos to Pakistan?

In value terms, Cyprus, Indonesia and Germany constituted the largest cigars and cigarillos suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos from Pakistan?

In value terms, Singapore remains the key foreign market for cigars and cigarillos exports from Pakistan, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in Pakistan?

The average cigars and cigarillos export price stood at $15,500 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -25.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in Pakistan?

In 2021, the average cigars and cigarillos import price amounted to $94,885 per ton, which is down by -15% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cigars and cigarillos market in Pakistan. 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 12001130 - Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos containing tobacco or mixtures of tobacco and tobacco substitutes (excluding tobacco duty)

Country coverage:

Pakistan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
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
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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