Poland: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2024

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in Poland

The Polish cigars and cigarillos market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in Poland

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 41%. Cigars and cigarillos production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, when their volume decreased by -25.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 513% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cigars and cigarillos exports from Poland, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +261.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Portugal ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for cigars and cigarillos exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +281.5%, saw 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

The average cigars and cigarillos export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 191%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Hungary (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos imported into Poland dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -18.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 379%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 173% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cigars and cigarillos supplier to Poland, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, cigars and cigarillos imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Latvia (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.3% per year) and Latvia (+212.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos to Poland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cuba ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +21.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cuba (+4.3% per year) and Belgium (-6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigars and cigarillos import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+38.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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