| Product Code: ETC7064036 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The import shipments of cigarettes to El Salvador in 2024 were dominated by key exporters such as Mexico, Honduras, Switzerland, Lithuania, and Poland. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, reflecting the significant market share held by these top exporting countries. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.91% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 15.56% from 2023 to 2024, the cigarette import market in El Salvador demonstrates robust expansion and potential opportunities for market players.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Overview |
3.1 El Salvador Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pack Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers in El Salvador |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of Western lifestyles and habits |
4.2.3 Rising urbanization leading to increased accessibility to cigarettes |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations on tobacco advertising and consumption |
4.3.2 Health awareness campaigns leading to a decline in smoking prevalence |
5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Trends |
6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Types |
6.1 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Clove Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Hand-Rolled Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavoured Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Menthol Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Format |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Slim, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Slim, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By King Size, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Pack Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Cases, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Price |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Economy, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Age Group |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 18-30 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 31-44 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 45-60 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 61 And Above Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacconist Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Newsstand, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Drug Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty E-Cigarette Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 El Salvador Cigarettes Market, By End-User |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021- 2031F |
7 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Tobacco import and export statistics |
8.2 Number of smokers in El Salvador |
8.3 Average spending on cigarettes per capita |
9 El Salvador Cigarettes Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pack Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 El Salvador Cigarettes Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 El Salvador Cigarettes Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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