Tobacco

Cigarette sales were in decline across Western Europe in 2023, but increased slightly at a regional level due to the strong growth in Turkey, where illicit trade was falling and the smoking population was growing. Sales of next-generation products…

Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing in both cigarettes and alternative tobacco products, with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and South Africa to offer the largest opportunity. Cigarettes are demonstrating moderate growth depending on…

Cigarettes recorded modest volume growth in Latin America in 2023, although value growth was higher, driven by rising prices. E-vapour and heated tobacco products continued to record strong growth, although the development of these categories is…

While cigarettes were recording declining volume sales in 2023, positive growth was being seen in real value terms, helped in no small part by an ongoing trend towards premium brands in China, the region’s dominant market. However, e-vapour products…

This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences,…