Competitive Landscape
Rnta Maintains Its Dominant Position as Nicotine Pouches Broaden Participation at the Margins
Smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco in Tunisia remained highly concentrated in 2025, with Régie Nationale des Tabacs et des Allumettes (RNTA) accounting for 93% of total volume sales. Over the review period, RNTA’s dominance was virtually absolute, with its share remaining at or close to 100% until 2025, when the introduction of nicotine pouches by private importers led to a modest reduction in concentration.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco industry in Tunisia 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 Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco industry in Tunisia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia 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 Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia?
- Which are the leading brands in Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia?
- How are products distributed in Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in Tunisia?
- How is the operating environment for Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco changing?
- What are the current legislative restrictions applicable to the sale of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco products in Tunisia?
- 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?
Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco Summary
Heated Tobacco and Nicotine Pouches Drive Strong Category Growth
Heated Tobacco Gains Momentum as Consumers Move Away From Cigarettes
Nicotine Pouches Establish a New Growth Platform within Smokeless Tobacco
Heated Tobacco Is Forecast to Remain the Main Driver of Category Growth
Nicotine Pouches Expected to Strengthen Smokeless Tobacco Growth
E-Vapour Products Set to Expand through Informal Channels
Rnta Maintains Its Dominant Position as Nicotine Pouches Broaden Participation at the Margins
Small Local Grocers Retain Leadership as Specialist Retailers Support Alternative Nicotine Products
Digital Channels Gradually Expand Access to Alternative Nicotine Products
Nicotine in Tunisia - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Alternative Nicotine Formats Offset Weakness in Traditional Tobacco
Pursuit of Value Drives Consumers Towards Informal Channels
Alternative Nicotine Formats Gain Momentum as Consumers Seek Affordable Alternatives
Supply Constraints and Illicit Trade Forecast to Shape Market Performance
Declining Smoking Prevalence Is Expected to Gradually Reduce Cigarette Demand
Heated Tobacco Is Set to Emerge as the Leading Growth Opportunity
State-Owned Rnta and Mtk Sustain Absolute Control as Rivals Stagnate
Small Local Grocers Remain Central Despite Restrictions on Formal Nicotine Retailing
E-Commerce Remains Limited Despite Growth in Alternative Nicotine Formats
Dedicated Online Platforms Build Awareness of Heated Tobacco and Nicotine Pouches
Affordability Pressures and Reduced-Risk Alternatives Are Reshaping Innovation Priorities
Wotofo Devices and Camel Blue Adaptations Illustrate Innovation Shaped by Value and Accessibility
Innovation Reinforces the Competitive Advantage of Informal Channels
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
Low Ignition Propensity (Lip) Cigarette Regulation
Flavoured Tobacco Product Ban
Vapour Products
Production/Imports/Exports
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
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- Chewing Tobacco
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- Loose US-Style Moist Snuff
- Portion US-Style Moist Snuff
- Swedish-Style Snus
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- Closed System Single Use
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- Closed System Rechargeable (including starter kits)
- Closed System Cartridges
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- Open Vaping Systems Charging and Vapourising Devices
- E-liquids
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- Tobacco Heating Devices
- Heated Tobacco
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- Nicotine Pouches
Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
Combined total of the four categories: Smokeless (including moist snuff and chewing tobacco), e-vapour products, heated tobacco and tobacco free oral nicotine.
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