Slovenia: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene cigars and cigarillos market decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight decrease. Cigars and cigarillos consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in Slovenia

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports from Slovenia

For the third consecutive year, Slovenia recorded growth in overseas shipments of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, which increased by 38% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 170% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 459% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X kg), Croatia (X kg) and Montenegro (X kg) were the main destinations of cigars and cigarillos exports from Slovenia, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cigars and cigarillos exported from Slovenia were Serbia ($X), Croatia ($X) and Montenegro ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigars and cigarillos export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Montenegro ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Cigars and cigarillos imports into Slovenia fell notably to X tons in 2022, waning by -15.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cigars and cigarillos imports to Slovenia, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Dominican Republic ($X) and Cuba ($X) appeared to be the largest cigars and cigarillos suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cuba (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform