The global market for Cigarette was estimated to be worth US$ 947240 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 963032 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 0.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Cigarette cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Cigarettes are slender, cylindrical tubes of finely shredded tobacco wrapped in a thin paper casing, often equipped with a filter at one end. These tobacco products are designed for combustion and inhalation, delivering nicotine and a range of chemical compounds into the lungs. The primary components of a cigarette include the tobacco blend, the paper, and the filter, each playing a role in the overall smoking experience. Cigarettes are the most prevalent form of tobacco consumption globally and are associated with significant health risks, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and cancer. The cigarette industry is a major economic sector, influencing various aspects of public health and regulatory policies.
Current Market Dynamics
In the past decade, the international cigarette market has been predominantly controlled by five major companies: China National Tobacco Corporation (CNTC), Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International, and Imperial Tobacco. Among these, CNTC stands out as the largest cigarette manufacturer globally, holding a commanding 42% share of the market. The market is highly concentrated, with the top five cigarette-consuming countries-China, Russia, the United States, Japan, and Indonesia-accounting for 62% of the total global cigarette volume. This substantial market share underscores the dominance of these countries in the global tobacco industry and their critical role in shaping market trends and dynamics.
Trends and Emerging Markets
The cigarette industry is experiencing significant changes driven by evolving market trends and consumer preferences. Emerging markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, are becoming increasingly important. Six of the ten largest cigarette markets are classified as emerging markets, with three located in the Asia-Pacific region. This trend reflects a growing demand for cigarettes in these regions due to rising populations and economic development. In addition to geographic shifts, there is a notable emphasis on addressing public health concerns, which has led to stricter regulations and increased scrutiny of tobacco products. Companies are responding by investing in innovation, such as the development of reduced-risk products and alternative nicotine delivery systems, to adapt to changing consumer preferences and regulatory environments. This dynamic landscape highlights the ongoing evolution of the cigarette market and the need for companies to navigate both traditional and emerging trends to sustain their market presence.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Cigarette, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Cigarette by region & country, by Type, and by Flavor.
The Cigarette market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (M Packs) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Cigarette.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- China National Tobacco Corporation
- Philip Morris
- Japan Tobacco
- British American Tobacco
- Imperial Brands
- ITC Limited
- Altria Group
- KT&G
- Eastern Co SAE
- Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba)
- Djarum PT
- Gudang Garam Tbk PT
Segment by Type
- Paper Cigarettes
- Heated Cigarettes
- Other Tobacco
Segment by Flavor
- Traditional Tobacco Flavor
- Mint Flavor
- Fruit Flavor
- Other
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Cigarette manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Flavor, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Cigarette in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Cigarette in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Flavor for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Cigarette Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Cigarette Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Cigarette Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Cigarette Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Cigarette Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Cigarette Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Cigarette Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Cigarette Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Cigarette Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Cigarette Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Cigarette Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Cigarette Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Cigarette Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Cigarette Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Cigarette Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Cigarette Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Cigarette
- 2.9 Cigarette Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Cigarette Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Cigarette Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Cigarette as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Paper Cigarettes
- 3.1.2 Heated Cigarettes
- 3.1.3 Other Tobacco
- 3.2 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Cigarette Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Cigarette Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Cigarette Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Cigarette Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Cigarette Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Flavor
- 4.1 Introduction by Flavor
- 4.1.1 Traditional Tobacco Flavor
- 4.1.2 Mint Flavor
- 4.1.3 Fruit Flavor
- 4.1.4 Other
- 4.2 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor
- 4.2.1 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Cigarette Sales Value, by Flavor (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Cigarette Sales Value, by Flavor (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Flavor
- 4.3.1 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Flavor (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Cigarette Sales Volume, by Flavor (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Cigarette Sales Volume, by Flavor (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Cigarette Average Price by Flavor (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Cigarette Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Cigarette Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Cigarette Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Cigarette Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Cigarette Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Cigarette Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Cigarette Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Cigarette Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Cigarette Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Cigarette Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Cigarette Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Cigarette Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Cigarette Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Cigarette Sales Value by Flavor, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 China National Tobacco Corporation
- 7.1.1 China National Tobacco Corporation Company Information
- 7.1.2 China National Tobacco Corporation Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 China National Tobacco Corporation Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 China National Tobacco Corporation Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 China National Tobacco Corporation Recent Development
- 7.2 Philip Morris
- 7.2.1 Philip Morris Company Information
- 7.2.2 Philip Morris Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Philip Morris Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Philip Morris Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Philip Morris Recent Development
- 7.3 Japan Tobacco
- 7.3.1 Japan Tobacco Company Information
- 7.3.2 Japan Tobacco Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 Japan Tobacco Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 Japan Tobacco Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 Japan Tobacco Recent Development
- 7.4 British American Tobacco
- 7.4.1 British American Tobacco Company Information
- 7.4.2 British American Tobacco Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 British American Tobacco Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 British American Tobacco Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 British American Tobacco Recent Development
- 7.5 Imperial Brands
- 7.5.1 Imperial Brands Company Information
- 7.5.2 Imperial Brands Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Imperial Brands Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Imperial Brands Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Imperial Brands Recent Development
- 7.6 ITC Limited
- 7.6.1 ITC Limited Company Information
- 7.6.2 ITC Limited Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 ITC Limited Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 ITC Limited Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 ITC Limited Recent Development
- 7.7 Altria Group
- 7.7.1 Altria Group Company Information
- 7.7.2 Altria Group Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Altria Group Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Altria Group Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Altria Group Recent Development
- 7.8 KT&G
- 7.8.1 KT&G Company Information
- 7.8.2 KT&G Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 KT&G Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 KT&G Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 KT&G Recent Development
- 7.9 Eastern Co SAE
- 7.9.1 Eastern Co SAE Company Information
- 7.9.2 Eastern Co SAE Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 Eastern Co SAE Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 Eastern Co SAE Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 Eastern Co SAE Recent Development
- 7.10 Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba)
- 7.10.1 Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba) Company Information
- 7.10.2 Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba) Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.10.3 Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba) Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.10.4 Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba) Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.10.5 Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba) Recent Development
- 7.11 Djarum PT
- 7.11.1 Djarum PT Company Information
- 7.11.2 Djarum PT Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.11.3 Djarum PT Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.11.4 Djarum PT Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.11.5 Djarum PT Recent Development
- 7.12 Gudang Garam Tbk PT
- 7.12.1 Gudang Garam Tbk PT Company Information
- 7.12.2 Gudang Garam Tbk PT Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.12.3 Gudang Garam Tbk PT Cigarette Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.12.4 Gudang Garam Tbk PT Cigarette Product Offerings
- 7.12.5 Gudang Garam Tbk PT Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Cigarette Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Cigarette Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Cigarette Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Cigarette Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer