Publication Month: Mar 2022 | Report Code: TIPRE00027854 | No. of Pages: 163 | Category: Consumer Goods | Status: Published
Tobacco leaves of different varieties, such as Virginia and Burley, are blended to manufacture products such as cigarettes, cigars & cigarillos, and roll-your-own tobacco. The consumption of tobacco and related products increased worldwide during the time of economic slowdown owing to the fall in the stock markets and foreclosures, and the stress related to layoffs, which propelled many people to seek refuge through smoking. Tobacco is one of the most common addictive substances used in the world. It also contributes to the majority of the tax revenues for various nations in developed and developing economies.
Asia-Pacific held the largest share of the tobacco products market in 2020, while the Middle East & Africa is expected to register a significant CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The key players operating in the tobacco products market are expanding their operations across the Middle East & Africa owing to the potential customer base, favorable laws, and rapidly developing retail landscape across the region.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges for many sectors in early 2020. Lockdowns, border restrictions, travel bans, manufacturing discontinuation, and other safety measures rolled out by governments as per the guidelines of the WHO and national health ministries hampered the manufacturing operations. On the other hand, according to studies conducted by the American College of Physicians, during the first 16 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, cigarette sales in the US were greater than anticipated. The majority of the tobacco companies witnessed a surge in demand for smokeless or heated tobacco products and chewing tobacco products during the pandemic. However, they faced a slight decline in retail travel sales due to travel bans.
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Due to the rising health concerns related to the consumption of combustible tobacco products, governments have encouraged companies to introduce several laws and regulations to keep a check on tobacco consumption. They have raised combustible tobacco taxes and lowered noncombustible tobacco prices. This resulted in a greater uptake of noncombustible products, such as e-cigarettes. For instance, the UK government adopted a holistic approach by significantly increasing the taxes on combustible tobacco products and lowering the taxes on noncombustible products. This increased the adoption of e-cigarettes in the UK market, significantly reducing the smoking prevalence rates in the country. Manufacturers have also developed oral, noncombustible, or smokeless tobacco products under the reduced-risk products (RRPs) category.
Based on product type, the tobacco products market is segmented into cigarettes, cigar & cigarillos, roll-your-own, and others. The other tobacco products segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment includes e-cigarettes, vapes, snus, and dissolvable. The rising awareness about the harm caused by combustible tobacco products is driving the demand for noncombustible tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, vapes, and chewing tobacco products.
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Based on distribution channel, the tobacco products market has been segmented into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others. The online retail segment is projected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Online retail offers a convenient shopping experience to users, followed by simplified product delivery. Online retail stores offer a wide range of products at heavy discounts; also, consumers can conveniently buy desirable products remotely. Home delivery services encourage a large number of consumers to shop through e-commerce portals.
The key players operating in the tobacco products market include Altria Group, Inc.; British American Tobacco plc; Swedish Match AB; ITC Ltd.; Japan Tobacco International; Imperial Brands; Philip Morris Products S.A.; Vector Group LTD.; Pyxus International, Inc.; and China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited. These players are engaged in developing products with reduced health risks to meet the emerging consumer trends, along with abiding by regulatory frameworks. They are involved in mergers and acquisitions, business expansions, and partnerships to expand their market share.
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