Austria: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Overview 2021

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Market Size in Austria

The Austrian cigarettes containing tobacco market reached $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Cigarettes containing tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2020, overseas shipments of cigarettes containing tobacco increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fourth year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tonnes) was the main destination for cigarettes containing tobacco exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cigarettes containing tobacco exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), twofold. Hungary (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cigarettes containing tobacco exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cigarettes containing tobacco export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of cigarettes containing tobacco were imported into Austria; picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cigarettes containing tobacco imports totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tonnes), Lithuania (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cigarettes containing tobacco imports to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cigarettes containing tobacco suppliers to Austria were Poland ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Lithuania recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cigarettes containing tobacco import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per tonne), while the price for Romania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform