PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Price pressure and social shifts accelerate decline
Volume sales of cigars, cigarillos, and smoking tobacco are expected to decline over the forecast period. This accelerated decline is being driven by ongoing price hikes, particularly the continued excise tax increases scheduled through 2025, and an increasingly negative social perception of tobacco use.
Limited alternatives reinforce downward trajectory
Australia’s refusal to legalise or regulate reduced-risk tobacco alternatives, such as heated tobacco or nicotine pouches, further reinforces the projected market decline. Unlike other countries that support harm reduction via regulated alternatives, Australia’s stringent stance leaves smokers with limited legal options beyond quitting altogether.
Standardised packaging and regulations constrain innovation
The innovation landscape for cigars, cigarillos, and smoking tobacco in Australia remains bleak, with rigid regulations leaving little room for brand or product development. All tobacco products must now be sold in plain Pantone 448C packaging, removing any brand-specific visual cues and reducing consumer recognition and loyalty.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Australia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Australia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Australia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Australia?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Australia?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Australia?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in Australia?
- How is the operating environment for Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco changing?
- What are the current legislative restrictions applicable to the sale of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco products in Australia?
- How has COVID-19 impacted demand?
- How have national lockdown and enforced home seclusion following COVID-19 impacted sales?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Australia - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Stricter regulations and rising prices accelerate category decline
Established leaders adapt to price pressures and regulatory shifts
Supermarkets dominate distribution as small grocers lose relevance
Price pressure and social shifts accelerate decline
Limited alternatives reinforce downward trajectory
Standardised packaging and regulations constrain innovation
Tobacco in Australia - Industry Overview
Tobacco in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retail developments
What next for tobacco?
Legislation
Legislative overview
Minimum legal smoking age
Smoking prevalence
Tar levels
Health warnings
Plain packaging
Advertising and sponsorship
Point-of-sale display bans
Smoking in public places
Flavoured tobacco product ban
Vapour products
PRODUCTION/IMPORTS/EXPORTS
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
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- Cigars
- Cigarillos
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- Pipe Tobacco
- Fine Cut Tobacco
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
Combined sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco.
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