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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in

Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India

19 pages, Jul 2018

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PROSPECTS

Consumer demand for cigars increases, driven by social and lifestyle changes

With disposable incomes rising, consumption of cigars and cigarillos in India is no longer restricted to high-income consumers. The smoking of cigars and cigarillos is also growing among average-income consumers, although this demand is limited to low-priced and mid-priced machine-manufactured cigars and cigarillos.

Declines reported in hookah and shisha smoking due to bans in multiple states

Smoking tobacco has been used in India since ancient times, mainly in the form of water pipes and the use of multi-stemmed hookah water pipes has been part of Indian culture for centuries. The tobacco used in hookah is usually known as gudaku, while shisha tobacco is made from fresh, dark tobacco leaves, fruit pulp, honey or molasses and glycerine and smoked via single-stem pipes also known as shisha.

Flavour innovation remains a major focus for adventurous manufacturers

With demand for cigars and cigarillos widening to include a younger, trendier consumer base, manufacturers are responding by launching products which they perceive can capture the attention of hip young people. Chocolate and strawberry were again most popular cigar flavours in India during 2017 despite the introduction of other flavours such as vanilla, honey, peach and berries.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GPI continues to dominate cigars in India by strengthening distribution

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd (GPI) continued to lead sales of cigars and cigarillos in 2017 as it took advantage of its exclusive distribution rights for cigar brands such as the US brand Phillies. With Phillies and various Cuban brands within its portfolio, the company was able to maintain its dominant position in the category.

Online channels gaining popularity with the launch of new websites

With the growing appreciation for authentic tobacco products, consumers are increasingly looking for high-end cigars with exclusive ingredients and this is leading to growth in online sales. Consumers are increasingly using e-stores to purchase these products as it is easy for them to select from a large array of products.

Sales of hand-rolled cigars driven by cigar clubs and sales in high-end hotels

Indian cigar aficionados are increasingly looking for authenticity in terms of taste, ingredients and experience and this supported rising demand for handmade cigars during 2017. Demand for such products is being driven by the rising popularity of cigar clubs, where consumers can purchase and enjoy these products.

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The Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India market research report includes:

Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer demand for cigars increases, driven by social and lifestyle changes

Declines reported in hookah and shisha smoking due to bans in multiple states

Flavour innovation remains a major focus for adventurous manufacturers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GPI continues to dominate cigars in India by strengthening distribution

Online channels gaining popularity with the launch of new websites

Sales of hand-rolled cigars driven by cigar clubs and sales in high-end hotels

CATEGORY DATA

Table 1 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2012-2017
Table 2 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 3 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2012-2017
Table 4 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 5 Sales of Cigars by Size: % Volume 2012-2017
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2013-2017
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2014-2017
Table 8 NBO Company Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2013-2017
Table 9 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2014-2017
Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2013-2017
Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2014-2017
Table 12 Distribution of Cigars and Cigarillos by Format: % Volume 2012-2017
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Tobacco in India - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Manufacturers increase tobacco prices post-introduction of GST

Vaping in India is being viewed as an alternative to tobacco consumption

Cigarettes is highly consolidated, while vapour products and smokeless tobacco remain fragmented

Newsagent-tobacconists/kiosks remains the main distribution channel

Cigarettes and chewing tobacco volume sales expected to decline further

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Legislation

Legislative overview
Summary 1 Legislation Summary at a Glance

Minimum legal smoking age

Smoking prevalence

Tar levels

Plain Packaging

Advertising and sponsorship

Advertising through media (television, radio, billboards, consumer press, trade press, cinema, etc)
Advertising through retail point-of-sale
Sponsorship of sporting/music events
Distribution of tobacco-branded gifts (eg cigarette-branded lighters, pens, etc)
Point-of-sale display bans

Smoking in public places

Low ignition propensity (LIP) cigarette regulation

Flavoured tobacco product ban

‘Reduced harm’

Electronic cigarettes

PRODUCTION/IMPORTS/EXPORTS

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 17 Number of Adult Smokers by Gender 2012-2017

MARKET DATA

Table 18 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2012-2017
Table 19 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 20 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2012-2017
Table 21 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

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PROSPECTS

Consumer demand for cigars increases, driven by social and lifestyle changes

Declines reported in hookah and shisha smoking due to bans in multiple states

Flavour innovation remains a major focus for adventurous manufacturers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GPI continues to dominate cigars in India by strengthening distribution

Online channels gaining popularity with the launch of new websites

Sales of hand-rolled cigars driven by cigar clubs and sales in high-end hotels

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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer demand for cigars increases, driven by social and lifestyle changes

Declines reported in hookah and shisha smoking due to bans in multiple states

Flavour innovation remains a major focus for adventurous manufacturers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GPI continues to dominate cigars in India by strengthening distribution

Online channels gaining popularity with the launch of new websites

Sales of hand-rolled cigars driven by cigar clubs and sales in high-end hotels

CATEGORY DATA

Tobacco in India - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Manufacturers increase tobacco prices post-introduction of GST

Vaping in India is being viewed as an alternative to tobacco consumption

Cigarettes is highly consolidated, while vapour products and smokeless tobacco remain fragmented

Newsagent-tobacconists/kiosks remains the main distribution channel

Cigarettes and chewing tobacco volume sales expected to decline further

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Legislation

Minimum legal smoking age

Smoking prevalence

Tar levels

Plain Packaging

Advertising and sponsorship

Smoking in public places

Low ignition propensity (LIP) cigarette regulation

Flavoured tobacco product ban

‘Reduced harm’

Electronic cigarettes

PRODUCTION/IMPORTS/EXPORTS

MARKET INDICATORS

MARKET DATA

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