Tobacco
Tobacco

Tobacco in Italy

Italy

Euromonitor International's Tobacco in Italy 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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Product coverage

Cigarettes; Cigarettes including RYO; Cigars; Smoking tobacco

Executive summary

Cigarettes volume sales decline in line with anti-smoking measures

The Italian tobacco market recorded a relatively poor performance in 2007, with cigarettes, the largest sector by far, showing a decline in volume terms. This decline, which came on the back of a mixed performance over the review period as a whole, reflected the success of government anti-smoking measures such as the national smoking ban, tobacco price increases and anti-smoking health campaigns. Cigars and smoking tobacco both showed healthy volume growth in 2007, but compared to cigarettes, they continued to play a marginal role in the tobacco market as a whole.

Price increases drive growth in cigarettes current value sales

All tobacco sectors showed healthy growth in current value terms in 2007. In the case of cigars and smoking tobacco, current value growth was underpinned by steady growth in volume terms. In cigarettes, however, which showed a decline in volume terms, current value growth was largely due to a steep increase in average unit prices. This increase was in turn attributable to the Italian government’s efforts to curb smoking rates in the country, which included higher taxation on tobacco products and an increase in the minimum price for cigarettes.

Italian consumers continue to shift to economy brands and lower tar cigarettes

During the review period, regular increases in the cost of tobacco products, particularly cigarettes, drove many Italians to switch to economy brands. This trend, which really became apparent during the difficult economic conditions experienced over 2003-2004, continued to gain momentum in 2007. At the same time, anti-smoking campaigns by the government and various lobby groups led to greater awareness of the health risks associated with smoking, driving many smokers to switch to lower tar cigarettes brands. In response to this trend, towards the end of the review period cigarette manufacturers continued to expand the range of low and ultra-low tar variants on offer to Italian consumers.

Tax increases continue to push tobacco prices upwards

Continuous increases in tobacco prices during the review period were mainly attributable to the Italian government’s efforts to curb smoking rates in the country. This trend was maintained in 2007 with increased taxation on all tobacco products and an increase in the minimum price at which cigarettes can be legally sold. Manufacturers were left with little choice but to pass these increases on to consumers in order to retain their profit margin. Higher prices undoubtedly contributed to the volume sales decline in cigarettes, encouraging some smokers to cut down and others to kick the habit altogether.

Phasing out of EU subsidies to Italian tobacco producers continues in 2007

In line with the plan to gradually phase out EU subsidies to local tobacco producers and processors by 2010, Italy’s tobacco cultivation and production output continued to decline in 2007. The government and major market players worked together to create sustainable long-term plans for the tobacco farmers and factories involved, taking steps to ensure the ongoing commercialisation of Italian-grown tobacco.

Table of contents

TOBACCO IN ITALY : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Cigarettes volume sales decline in line with anti-smoking measures

Price increases drive growth in cigarettes current value sales

Italian consumers continue to shift to economy brands and lower tar cigarettes

Tax increases continue to push tobacco prices upwards

Phasing out of EU subsidies to Italian tobacco producers continues in 2007

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Smoking Prevalence

Table 1 Smoking Prevalence in 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 2002-2007

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 - ITALY

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ITALIA SPA - TOBACCO - ITALY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 British American Tobacco Italia SpA: Key Facts

Summary 3 British American Tobacco Italia SpA: Operational Indicators 2005-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

Summary 4 British American Tobacco Italia SpA: Production Statistics by Factory 2003-2006

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 5 British American Tobacco Italia SpA: Competitive Position 2007

JT INTERNATIONAL ITALIA SRL - TOBACCO - ITALY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 6 JT International Italia Srl: Key Facts

Summary 7 JT International Italia Srl: Operational Indicators 2006-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 8 JT International Italia Srl: Competitive Position 2007

MANIFATTURE SIGARO TOSCANO SRL - TOBACCO - ITALY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 9 Manifatture Sigaro Toscano Srl: Key Facts

Summary 10 Manifatture Sigaro Toscano Srl: Operational Indicators 2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 11 Manifatture Sigaro Toscano Srl: Competitive Position 2007

PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA SPA - TOBACCO - ITALY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 12 Philip Morris Italia SpA: Key Facts

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION BY FACTORY

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 13 Philip Morris Italia SpA: Competitive Position 2007

CIGARETTES IN ITALY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

Illicit trade (Cigarettes)

Cigarettes: Price Bands

Summary 14 Cigarettes: Price Band Definitions 2007

Cigarettes: Filter Splits

Cigarettes: Pack Splits

Distribution

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New Product Developments

Summary 15 Cigarettes: New Product Launches 2007-2008

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 ITALY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New Product Developments

Summary 16 Cigars: New Product Launches 2007-2008

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 ITALY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New Product Developments

Summary 17 Smoking Tobacco: New Product Launches 2007

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

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

Table 68 Forecast Sales of Smoking Tobacco by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2007-2012

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

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