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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in

Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in the United Arab Emirates

23 pages, Jul 2018

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PROSPECTS

Taxation takes a heavy toll

The excise tax on tobacco had a drastic impact on the already expensive habit of smoking cigars in 2017. Certain cigars became unaffordable to those consumers that indulged occasionally.

Luxury lifestyles continue to impact sales

Taxation increased unit prices; however, the United Arab Emirates, Dubai in particular, is still associated with a luxury lifestyle. This can partly be attributed to an emerging group of young adults who are becoming more knowledgeable about cigars and are willing to immerse themselves in the culture.

Pipe tobacco is ingrained in society

Pipe tobacco is a pastime as well as a hobby for a large number of Arab expatriates. Shisha smoking is an essential part of social interaction in the Middle East, and is akin to visiting friends for a coffee in the West.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Baqer Mohebi continues to lead cigars and cigarillos

Baqer Mohebi continued to lead cigars and cigarillos in volume terms in 2017. This position can be attributed to the company’s strength in cigars, as it has been the exclusive local licence holder in the United Arab Emirates for Corporación Habanos’ products for more than three decades.

Tobacco specialists remains the key distribution channel

Tobacco specialists remained the key distribution channel for cigars and cigarillos in 2017. Sales of cigars and cigarillos are heavily dependent on word-of-mouth advertising, as well as recommendations provided by retail and lounge assistants.

The Expo in 2020 is set to drive on-trade sales

The popularity of hotels/restaurants/bars increased in recent years, especially with the boom in the travel and tourism industry, which resulted in a massive influx of affluent tourists. Many opt to buy premium cigars in the hotel in which they are staying, or the bars where they spend their evenings.

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The Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in United Arab Emirates market research report includes:

Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Taxation takes a heavy toll

Luxury lifestyles continue to impact sales

Pipe tobacco is ingrained in society

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Baqer Mohebi continues to lead cigars and cigarillos

Tobacco specialists remains the key distribution channel

The Expo in 2020 is set to drive on-trade sales

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 NBO Company Shares of Smoking Tobacco: % Volume 2013-2017
Table 13 LBN Brand Shares of Smoking Tobacco: % Volume 2014-2017
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Pipe Tobacco: % Volume 2013-2017
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Pipe Tobacco: % Volume 2014-2017
Table 16 NBO Company Shares of Fine Cut Tobacco: % Volume 2013-2017
Table 17 LBN Brand Shares of Fine Cut Tobacco: % Volume 2014-2017
Table 18 Distribution of Cigars and Cigarillos by Format: % Volume 2012-2017
Table 19 Distribution of Smoking Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2012-2017
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

Tobacco in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Selective tax and VAT implemented across the GCC

Risk of counterfeit products

The competitive landscape shifts due to movements between price segments

Tobacco specialists is the main distribution channel for cigars and smoking tobacco

New tax laws are set to impact tobacco

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Legislation

Legislative overview
Summary 1 Legislation Summary at a Glance

Minimum legal smoking age

Smoking prevalence

Tar levels

Health warnings

Plain packaging

Advertising and sponsorship

Advertising through media (television, radio, billboards, consumer press, trade press, cinema, etc)
Advertising through retail points-of-sale
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 24 Number of Adult Smokers by Gender 2012-2017

MARKET DATA

Table 25 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2012-2017
Table 26 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 27 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2012-2017
Table 28 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

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PROSPECTS

Taxation takes a heavy toll

Luxury lifestyles continue to impact sales

Pipe tobacco is ingrained in society

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Baqer Mohebi continues to lead cigars and cigarillos

Tobacco specialists remains the key distribution channel

The Expo in 2020 is set to drive on-trade sales

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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Taxation takes a heavy toll

Luxury lifestyles continue to impact sales

Pipe tobacco is ingrained in society

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Baqer Mohebi continues to lead cigars and cigarillos

Tobacco specialists remains the key distribution channel

The Expo in 2020 is set to drive on-trade sales

CATEGORY DATA

Tobacco in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Selective tax and VAT implemented across the GCC

Risk of counterfeit products

The competitive landscape shifts due to movements between price segments

Tobacco specialists is the main distribution channel for cigars and smoking tobacco

New tax laws are set to impact tobacco

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Legislation

Minimum legal smoking age

Smoking prevalence

Tar levels

Health warnings

Plain packaging

Advertising and sponsorship

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

MARKET DATA

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