Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, measured in value, contracted from 1 737 M $ in 2018 to 1 436 M $ by 2020. Domestic production also fell over this period, from 265 M $ to 241 M $, while imports dropped from 1 632 M $ to 1 344 M $. Exports saw a slight decrease, contributing to the overall market decline.

After 2020, import values fluctuated, rising to 1 444 M $ in 2021 before dipping to 1 393 M $ in 2022 and climbing again to 1 564 M $ in 2023, then falling sharply to 1 148 M $ in 2024. Exports steadily increased, reaching 283 M $ in 2023 and 2024. In 2022, market sources reported a 6.1% increase in tobacco sales, driven by higher volumes of cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco, even as pipe tobacco and cigar consumption declined.

This sales growth coincided with heightened consumer awareness of health risks, which spurred interest in alternative products like e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Brand leadership remained stable, with Marlboro and Camel holding the top market shares for cigarettes.

Production cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 240.7 million US dollars, marking a controlled decrease of 7.9% compared to 2019. The peak production value was recorded in 2018 at 264.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 0.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Spain's exports of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes declined. In 2020, export volume stood at 2 788 tonnes, showing a moderate decrease of 7.9% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 025 tonnes, with the largest annual increase that year at 41.6%. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 31.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Bunkers formed the main cluster of markets for Spain's exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 12.9%, and Bunkers for 10.3%, together making up 54.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain exported 148 million US dollars worth of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes in 2020, indicating a year-on-year loss of 16.5%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 178 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 11.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.3%, resulting in a compound annual growth rate of -2.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for Spain's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. Germany accounted for 22.0% of exports, Europe not elsewhere specified for 17.1%, and Bunkers for 10.7%, together representing just 49.8% of total flows. The remaining 50.2% was distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Spain's imports of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes declined in volume. In 2020, imports reached 46 820 tonnes, down by 13.2% year-on-year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 53 953 tonnes, with the largest annual increase in 2018 at 1.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.9%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Portugal, and Poland were the main sources for Spain's imports in volume terms. Germany contributed 43.0% of imports, Portugal 25.6%, and Poland 20.6%, together accounting for 89.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 344 million US dollars, representing a 12.6% decrease year-on-year. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 632 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 6.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 12.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Portugal, and Poland played leading roles in Spain's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 44.9% of imports, Portugal for 21.0%, and Poland for 20.3%, jointly taking 86.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020