PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
All products to decline with the exception of pipe tobacco
Volume sales of cigars and cigarillos are expected to continue to fall during the forecast period overall. The prospects for cigars and cigarillos appear increasingly uncertain, with manufacturers and retailers expressing growing pessimism regarding the category's outlook.
“Follow the accessories” to find the real unofficial sales of smoking tobacco
Fine cut tobacco sales are plummeting, while, surprisingly, sales of rolling paper are skyrocketing. These latter sales are for use with cannabis.
Innovation in blond cigarillos, pre-rolled tobacco and premium handmade cigars
In 2024-2025, the blond cigarillos segment has continued to experience a breakthrough, driven by brands such as Signature from Scandinavian Tobacco Group France. These flavoured cigarillos with a tobacco leaf wrapper instead of paper, gained in popularity due to lower taxation and pack sizes of 10 sticks.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in France 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 France, 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 France 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 France?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in France?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in France?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in France?
- 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 France?
- 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 France - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
More resilient than cigarettes ... with pipe tobacco proving dynamic
The lion’s share for Scandinavian Tobacco Group in cigars and cigarillos and JTI in smoking tobacco
Tobacco specialists officially monopolise the distribution of cigars. cigarillos and smoking tobacco
All products to decline with the exception of pipe tobacco
“Follow the accessories” to find the real unofficial sales of smoking tobacco
Innovation in blond cigarillos, pre-rolled tobacco and premium handmade cigars
Tobacco in France - 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
Plain packaging
Point-of-sale display bans
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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