SADC: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in SADC

The SADC cigars and cigarillos market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in SADC

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos decreased by -33.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 148%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritius (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 80% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), constituting a 12% share of total exports. The following exporters - Swaziland (X kg), Zambia (X kg) and Mozambique (X kg) - each reached a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Swaziland (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest cigars and cigarillos supplier in SADC, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at -3.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zambia (+27.4% per year) and Botswana (-25.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 477% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Mauritius ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+16.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos were imported in SADC; falling by -22.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) dominates imports structure, together mixing up 75% of total imports. Angola (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Lesotho (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up 8.8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in SADC, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +4.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (+5.2% per year) and Mauritius (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 190%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+30.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform