Tobacco
Tobacco

Tobacco in Israel

Israel

Euromonitor International's Tobacco in Israel market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

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Cigarettes; Cigarettes including RYO; Cigars; Smoking tobacco

Executive summary

New legislation banning smoking in public places

As part of the FCTC ratification in 2005, in November 2007 the Israeli government officially approved the new law against smoking in public places. The law only came into force during the last two months of 2007, but already its influence can be seen in every bar and restaurant. Despite several difficulties in enforcement and implementation, it is predicted that in the long run, the law will manage to reduce the number of smokers and prevent non-smokers from being affected by passive smoking.

Cigarettes continues to decline in volume terms but increases in value terms

Awareness of the potential damage caused by smoking is increasing annually, mainly due to major efforts by the Ministry of Health in the field of legislation, and by the ICA (the Israeli Cancer Association) in the field of education. Although the number of smokers may be declining, value sales of cigarettes are increasing annually, mainly because of increasing unit prices. High taxation by the government causes manufacturers to increase unit prices in order to remain profitable.

High tar cigarette smokers shift to mid tar and low tar cigarettes

Another aspect of increasing consumer awareness is the trend towards stopping smoking high tar cigarettes and moving to “lighter” cigarettes in the mid tar and low tar categories. Despite the official opinion of the Ministry of Health, high tar cigarettes are still perceived to be more dangerous and harmful to health than low tar cigarettes, and this trend was seen once again in 2007. Ultra low tar cigarettes still held a relatively small share, but high growth rates suggest it will become a more significant category over the forecast period.

Local production continues to lose market share to foreign brands

Dubek Ltd, the only local manufacturer of cigarettes in Israel, is suffering constant losses of market share. Cigarettes is dominated by international brands, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. This has prompted Dubek Ltd to try and widen its import section, and at the same time reduce local production.

Water pipes are gaining in popularity and sales are rising

Being a Middle Eastern country, Israel has a large group of water pipe smokers, especially within the Arab population. During the review period, water pipe smoking also became popular amongst Israeli teenagers. Water pipe tobacco is a relatively cheap product and can be purchased in almost any kiosk. A new proposal of law, scheduled to be approved during 2008, plans to prevent the sale of water pipes to minors under the age of 18. The new law, once approved, is expected to negatively affect the water pipe segment, but the number of smokers will remain relatively high.

Table of contents

TOBACCO IN ISRAEL : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

New legislation banning smoking in public places

Cigarettes continues to decline in volume terms but increases in value terms

High tar cigarette smokers shift to mid tar and low tar cigarettes

Local production continues to lose market share to foreign brands

Water pipes are gaining in popularity and sales are rising

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Smoking Prevalence

Table 1 Smoking Prevalence in the Population 2002-2007

Table 2 Number of Smokers by Gender 2002-2007

Death by Cause

Legislation

Litigation

Taxation and Duty Levies

Table 3 Taxation and Duty Levies

Table 4 Average Cigarette Pack Price Breakdown : Brand Examples

Production/Imports/Exports

Table 5 Trade Statistics – Cigarettes 2003-2007

The Role and Effect of Cannabis/Marijuana

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 6 Deaths by Diseases of the Respiratory System 2002-2007

Table 7 Deaths from Heart Disease 2002-2007

Table 8 Deaths from Lung Cancer 2002-2007

Table 9 Illicit Trade Estimate 2002-2007

MARKET DATA

Table 10 Sales of Tobacco by Sector: Volume 2002-2007

Table 11 Sales of Tobacco by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 12 Sales of Tobacco by Sector: % Volume Growth 2002-2007

Table 13 Sales of Tobacco by Sector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 14 Sales of Cigarettes by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2002-2007

Table 15 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Sector: Volume 2007-2012

Table 16 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 17 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Sector: % Volume Growth 2007-2012

Table 18 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

DEFINITIONS

Sources

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - ISRAEL

DEVIDAS GROUP LTD - TOBACCO - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Devidas Group Ltd: Key Facts

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 3 Devidas Group Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

DUBEK LTD - TOBACCO - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 4 Dubek Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 5 Dubek Ltd: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

Summary 6 Dubek Ltd: Production Statistics by Factory

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Dubek Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

GLOBRANDS LTD - TOBACCO - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 Globrands Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 9 Globrands Ltd: Operational Indicators 2005-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 10 Globrands Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

MENACHE H ELIACHAR LTD - TOBACCO - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 11 Menache H Eliachar Ltd: Key Facts

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 12 Menache H Eliachar Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

CIGARETTES IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Illicit trade (Cigarettes)

Cigarettes: Price Bands

Summary 13 Cigarette Price Band Definitions

Cigarettes: Filter Splits

Cigarettes: Pack Splits

Distribution

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New Product Developments

Summary 14 Cigarettes: New Product Launches

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 19 Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: Volume 2002-2007

Table 20 Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: Value 2002-2007

Table 21 Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: % Volume Growth 2002-2007

Table 22 Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 23 Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume Breakdown 2002-2007

Table 24 Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol: % Volume Breakdown 2002-2007

Table 25 Sales of Cigarettes by Tobacco Type: % Volume Breakdown 2002-2007

Table 26 Sales of Cigarettes by Filter Vs Non-filter 2002-2007

Table 27 Sales of Filter Cigarettes by Carbon Vs Non-carbon 2002-2007

Table 28 Sales of Cigarettes by Length 2002-2007

Table 29 Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim 2006-2007

Table 30 Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size 2002-2007

Table 31 Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Type 2002-2007

Table 32 Cigarettes Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 33 Cigarettes Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 34 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: Volume 2007-2012

Table 35 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: Value 2007-2012

Table 36 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: % Volume Growth 2007-2012

Table 37 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Tar Level: % Value Growth 2007-2012

Table 38 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume Breakdown 2007-2012

Table 39 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol: % Volume Breakdown 2007-2012

Table 40 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Tobacco Type: % Volume Breakdown 2007-2012

Table 41 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Filter Vs Non-filter 2007-2012

Table 42 Forecast Sales of Filter Cigarettes by Carbon Vs Non-carbon 2007-2012

Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Length 2007-2012

Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim 2007-2012

Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size 2007-2012

Table 46 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Type 2007-2012

CIGARS IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New Product Developments

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 47 Sales of Cigars by Subsector: Volume 2002-2007

Table 48 Sales of Cigars by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 49 Sales of Cigars by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2002-2007

Table 50 Sales of Cigars by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 51 Company Shares of Cigars Exluding Cigarillos 2003-2007

Table 52 Brand Shares of Cigars Exluding Cigarillos 2004-2007

Table 53 Company Shares of Cigarillos 2003-2007

Table 54 Brand Shares of Cigarillos 2004-2007

Table 55 Forecast Sales of Cigars by Subsector: Volume 2007-2012

Table 56 Forecast Sales of Cigars by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 57 Forecast Sales of Cigars by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2007-2012

Table 58 Forecast Sales of Cigars by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

SMOKING TOBACCO IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New Product Developments

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 59 Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: Volume 2002-2007

Table 60 Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 61 Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2002-2007

Table 62 Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 63 Company Shares of RYO Tobacco 2003-2007

Table 64 Brand Shares of RYO Tobacco 2004-2007

Table 65 Company Shares of Pipe Tobacco 2003-2007

Table 66 Brand Shares of Pipe Tobacco 2004-2007

Table 67 Forecast Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: Volume 2007-2012

Table 68 Forecast Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 69 Forecast Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2007-2012

Table 70 Forecast Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

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