| Product Code: ETC7734567 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan's import shipments of cigars and cigarillos saw significant growth with top exporters including Indonesia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, South Korea, and Nicaragua. The market continues to be highly concentrated, with a very high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable surge in growth from 2023 to 2024. This indicates a potential shift in consumer preferences and market dynamics, making it a key area for further analysis and strategic planning for stakeholders in the industry.

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 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Flavour, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income among Japanese consumers |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of luxury and premium cigar brands |
4.2.3 Shift towards more relaxed smoking regulations in Japan |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High taxation on tobacco products in Japan |
4.3.2 Health concerns and anti-smoking campaigns impacting consumption |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative tobacco products like e-cigarettes and vaping devices |
5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Trends |
6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Category |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Category, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Cigar, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Cigarillo, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Mass, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Flavour |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco/No Flavour, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Fruit and Candy, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Mint and Menthol, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Chocolate and Vanilla, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Size |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 3.01-4 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 4.01-5 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 5.01-6 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 6.01-7 inch, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By 7.01 inch and Above, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco Shops, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average spend per capita on cigars and cigarillos in Japan |
8.2 Number of premium cigar lounges and specialty tobacco shops in key cities |
8.3 Consumer sentiment towards smoking regulations and tobacco consumption trends in Japan |
9 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Category, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Flavour, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Cigars and Cigarillos Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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