Competitive Landscape
Rnta Retains Near-Total Control as Rivals Remain Absent
Cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Tunisia remained highly concentrated in 2025, with the state-owned Régie Nationale des Tabacs et des Allumettes (RNTA) maintaining an almost complete hold on the market. RNTA accounted for 100% of total shares in 2025, a position that has remained effectively unchanged for more than five years.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Tunisia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Tunisia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in Tunisia?
- How is the operating environment for Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco changing?
- What are the current legislative restrictions applicable to the sale of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco products in Tunisia?
- How has COVID-19 impacted demand?
- How have national lockdown and enforced home seclusion following COVID-19 impacted sales?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco Summary
Supply Constraints Drive a Near-Collapse in Legal Retail Volume
Illicit Trade Expands as Legal Supply Shortages Create a Distribution Vacuum
Alternative Nicotine Formats Accelerate the Decline in Traditional Tobacco
Formal Supply Constraints Set to Continue Limiting Category Development
Supportive Policy Measures Are Unlikely to Unlock Substantial Formal Growth
Rnta Retains Near-Total Control as Rivals Remain Absent
Specialist Retail and Hospitality Remain Central to Legal Distribution
Legal Restrictions Continue to Constrain Online Retail Development
Nicotine in Tunisia - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Alternative Nicotine Formats Offset Weakness in Traditional Tobacco
Pursuit of Value Drives Consumers Towards Informal Channels
Alternative Nicotine Formats Gain Momentum as Consumers Seek Affordable Alternatives
Supply Constraints and Illicit Trade Forecast to Shape Market Performance
Declining Smoking Prevalence Is Expected to Gradually Reduce Cigarette Demand
Heated Tobacco Is Set to Emerge as the Leading Growth Opportunity
State-Owned Rnta and Mtk Sustain Absolute Control as Rivals Stagnate
Small Local Grocers Remain Central Despite Restrictions on Formal Nicotine Retailing
E-Commerce Remains Limited Despite Growth in Alternative Nicotine Formats
Dedicated Online Platforms Build Awareness of Heated Tobacco and Nicotine Pouches
Affordability Pressures and Reduced-Risk Alternatives Are Reshaping Innovation Priorities
Wotofo Devices and Camel Blue Adaptations Illustrate Innovation Shaped by Value and Accessibility
Innovation Reinforces the Competitive Advantage of Informal Channels
Legislation
Legislative Overview
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
Vapour Products
Production/Imports/Exports
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The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
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- Cigars
- Cigarillos
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- Pipe Tobacco
- Fine Cut Tobacco
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
Combined sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco.
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This report originates from Passport, our Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco research and analysis database.
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