| Product Code: ETC7539897 | 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 |
India`s cigars and cigarillos import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by key exporting countries such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Spain, and Nicaragua. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a very high concentration in the market. Despite a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.23% from 2020 to 2024, there was a decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -29.41%. This data suggests a dynamic and competitive landscape within the Indian import market for cigars and cigarillos.

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 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Flavour, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers in India |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of Western lifestyle and culture |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about premium cigar brands in the market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High taxation and regulations on tobacco products in India |
4.3.2 Cultural stigma associated with smoking in certain regions |
4.3.3 Availability of alternative tobacco products like cigarettes and electronic cigarettes |
5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Trends |
6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Types |
6.1 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Category |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Category, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Cigar, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Cigarillo, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Mass, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Flavour |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco/No Flavour, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruit and Candy, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Mint and Menthol, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Chocolate and Vanilla, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Size |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 3.01-4 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 4.01-5 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 5.01-6 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 6.01-7 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 7.01 inch and Above, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco Shops, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of consumers in India willing to spend on premium cigar brands |
8.2 Number of cigar lounges and specialty stores in key cities |
8.3 Growth in the import of premium cigars and cigarillos into India |
8.4 Rate of adoption of cigar and cigarillo smoking among younger demographics |
8.5 Number of exclusive events and promotions by cigar brands in India |
9 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Flavour, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Cigars and Cigarillos Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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