South Africa: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2025

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in South Africa

The South African cigars and cigarillos market fell slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in South Africa

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos exported from South Africa shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -48.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 166%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Namibia (X kg) were the main destinations of cigars and cigarillos exports from South Africa, together accounting for 35% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +72.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for cigars and cigarillos exported from South Africa were Swaziland ($X), Namibia ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +44.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cigars and cigarillos export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Botswana (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos were imported into South Africa; rising by 5.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Cuba (X tons) were the main suppliers of cigars and cigarillos imports to South Africa, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Spain, Honduras, Costa Rica, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nicaragua (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cuba ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos to South Africa, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Cuba stood at +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+1.1% per year) and Germany (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cigars and cigarillos import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 Netherlands (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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