Market research on the tobacco industry. Standardised and cross-c...
Market research on the tobacco industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends and sub-category level information.
The e-vapour products market in the Dominican Republic recorded strong growth in 2023 thanks to the wide acceptance that these products are enjoying. They are attracting consumers of cigarettes and small cigars who perceive these products to be less…
Following a double-digit contraction in 2022, tobacco in Costa Rica showed a modest return to growth in total current value sales in 2023. The overall performance of the market in volume terms continued to be undermined by falling demand for…
The tobacco market in the Dominican Republic was extremely dynamic in 2023; however, there were varying performances across the different product types. Whilst cigarettes remained the largest category, it has experienced a decline in terms of volume…
The different members of tobacco in Peru faced different fortunes in 2023. In cigarettes, the illicit market remained a serious threat that continued to undermine progress in a persistent trend. Peru’s economic and social crises are diverting…
In recent years, Uruguay has benefited from a stable economy and was able to remain strong despite the economic crisis faced by its neighbour Argentina. In fact, Uruguay’s economy posted positive growth in 2023 in a context in which its neighbour and…
Guatemala registered another decline in smoking prevalence over 2023, hindering sales of cigarettes. Traditional cigarette smokers have been increasingly migrating to reduced risk alternatives, such as heated tobacco devices, whilst many have taken…
Overall, cigars remain quite a small and exclusive category in Guatemala, with few consumers opting for these products due to the relatively high unit prices, aside from enthusiasts and those with greater purchasing power. However, with the return of…
Within e-vapour products in Guatemala, e-cigarettes continue to be very popular among consumers. These products are easily accessible, affordable, and are widely distributed throughout the country. In addition to being readily available throughout…
Volume sales of cigarettes grew in 2023 despite the decline in smoking prevalence. Much of this stemmed from a reduction in smuggling via gangs and wider distribution of legitimate brands. However, despite a strong reduction in contraband, illegal…
Tobacco products contracted slightly in Guatemala in retail volume and current value terms, as cigarette consumption continued its steady downward trend in Guatemala. The consistent fall in smoking prevalence is due primarily to health concerns and…
Retail demand for cigarettes in Chile continued to decline in 2023. Cigarette smuggling has became a major issue for Chilean tobacco. A study, conducted by British American Tobacco and the MIDE Center at the Catholic University of Chile, revealed…
Demand for overall cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Chile fell in 2023, while value sales grew below the inflation rate. The main reason for this weak performance was the limited expansion of the local consumer base in recent years. The…
E-vapour products in Chile continued to record strong growth in 2023, driven by closed vaping systems. In particular, closed system single use recorded double-digit growth in both volume and value terms during the year, making it the most relevant…
The tobacco industry in Chile experienced a positive performance in 2023, although the largest category of cigarettes experienced another drop in demand. This fall in volumes was significantly influenced by the growing challenge of tobacco products…
Cigarettes saw a strong retail volume increase in Brazil in 2023, although this was mainly due to a switch from illicit trade, rather than a strong increase in demand for tobacco products, with a decline in smoking prevalence. In 2023, cigarettes in…
Cigars in Brazil saw a double-digit retail volume decline in 2023, which can be attributed to consumers shifting their purchases to international markets. With the resurgence of international travel from 2022, Brazilian producers faced increased…
In 2023, cigarettes remained the primary tobacco category in Brazil. The solid retail volume growth seen by cigarettes in 2023 was mainly indicative of the dynamics surrounding illicit trade, rather than a strong increase in demand for tobacco…