Competitive Landscape
Gallaher Strengthens Dominance as Loyal Smokers Resist Change
Cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Ireland remains highly concentrated, with Gallaher (Dublin) Ltd further increasing its dominance from 69% in 2020 to 75% in 2025 by sticks volume. This consolidation has been accompanied by a modest increase in share for Player & Sons, John, which held 14% in 2025, while smaller players such as Carroll & Co plc, P J and Ampersand have seen their shares remain marginal at 2% and 0.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Ireland 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 Ireland, 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 Ireland 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 Ireland?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Ireland?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Ireland?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in Ireland?
- 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 Ireland?
- 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 Ireland - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco Summary
Retailers Withdraw From Slower-Moving Formats as Regulation Tightens
Smoking Tobacco Leads Despite Continued Decline
Ageing Consumer Base Drives Continued Volume Decline
Smoking Tobacco Remains Dominant as Market Maturity Reshapes Strategy
Gallaher Strengthens Dominance as Loyal Smokers Resist Change
Convenience Stores Maintain Lead as Licensing Drives Product Shift
Retailer Exit From Slower Lines Concentrates Premium Sales in Specialists
E-Commerce Plays Negligible Role as In-Person Sales Persist
Nicotine in Ireland - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Vape Tax and Regulatory Changes Drive Multi-Format Shift
Cigarette Volume Continues to Decline
Regulation and Consumer Shifts Bring Continued Decline
Compliance and Diversification Become Critical for Growth
Gallaher Maintains Leadership as Compliance and Scale Drive Consolidation
Regulation Drives Consolidation across Nicotine Retail
E-Commerce Supports Hybrid Purchasing for E-Vapour but Faces Limits
Country Reports 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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This report originates from Passport, our Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco research and analysis database.
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