MENA: Cigars And Cigarillos Market 2024

Cigars And Cigarillos Market Size in MENA

The MENA's cigars and cigarillos market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cigars And Cigarillos Production in MENA

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cigars And Cigarillos Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, cigars and cigarillos exports in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major exporter of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos in MENA, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Morocco (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lebanon (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Morocco ($X) and Lebanon ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cigars and cigarillos export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cigars And Cigarillos Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, cigars and cigarillos imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the largest importer of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Libya (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cigars and cigarillos imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Morocco (X%), Iraq (X%), Israel (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Libya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Morocco (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.) and Iraq (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lebanon and Libya saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cigars and cigarillos importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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