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Tobacco in Dominican Republic
July 2022
Tobacco in 2021: The big picture
Cigarettes continued its decline, with a further drop in volume sales in 2021, as smoking prevalence continued to fall. Also, a significant dampener on volume sales of cigarettes was rising inflation as continuing global supply constraints and rising energy prices led to price rises and this led to heightened price sensitivity.
2021 key trends
The tobacco industry continued to be a significant contributor to the economy, accounting for about 8% to total exports. However, the global watchdog STOP (Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products) released a report in November 2021 that said that during the pandemic, the tobacco industry exerted significant influence on the Dominican government, along with countries such as Indonesia, Japan and Switzerland.
Competitive landscape
Philip Morris Dominicana SA retained its outright lead in cigarettes in 2021. Also, in a significant move in 2021 and in line with Phillip Morris' global strategy to merge with local brands, Phillip Morris announced Nacional was to be renamed as Marlboro Selección Artesanal in September 2021.
Retailing developments
Colmados (small traditional retailers) continued to account for the vast majority of volume sales for cigarettes in particular. Part of the reason for their popularity is cash-strapped consumers can often buy single cigarettes in these outlets and also local shop owners often give credit to loyal customers.
What next for tobacco?
Overall, tobacco will register moderate constant value growth over the forecast period. However, cigarettes will continue to register volume decline, as smoking prevalence continues to fall.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Tobacco industry in Dominican Republic 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
Cigarettes
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
If you're in the Tobacco industry in Dominican Republic, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Tobacco in Dominican Republic 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 Tobacco in Dominican Republic?
Which are the leading brands in Tobacco in Dominican Republic?
How are products distributed in Tobacco in Dominican Republic?
Which category is the most heavily taxed in Dominican Republic?
How is the operating environment for Tobacco changing?
What are the current legislative restrictions applicable to the sale of Tobacco products in Dominican Republic?
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?
Tobacco in Dominican Republic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tobacco in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tobacco?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Legislation
Legislative overviewSummary 1 Legislation Summary at a Glance
Table 1 Number of Adult Smokers by Gender 2016-2021
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 3 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 4 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 5 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 6 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 7 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 8 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 9 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
Cigarettes in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Cigarette consumption shifting to less harmful alternatives
Nacional becomes Marlboro Selección Artesanal
Philip Morris and customs office join forces to fight illicit trade
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued decline as major players invest in non-smoke alternatives
Trading down expected over forecast period
Continued battle against illicit trade
TAXATION AND PRICING
Taxation rates
Summary 3 Taxation and Duty Levies 2016-2021
Average cigarette pack price breakdown
Summary 4 Average Cigarette Pack Price Breakdown: Brand Examples
CATEGORY DATA
Table 10 Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2016-2021Table 11 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 12 Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 13 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 14 Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2016-2021Table 15 Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2016-2021Table 16 Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2016-2021Table 17 Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2016-2021Table 18 Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2016-2021Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2017-2021Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2018-2021Table 21 Sales of Cigarettes by Distribution Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 22 Illicit Trade Estimate of Cigarettes: Volume 2016-2021Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2021-2026Table 24 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 25 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 26 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 27 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2021-2026Table 28 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2021-2026Table 29 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2021-2026Table 30 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2021-2026Table 31 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2021-2026
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Cigars further bolstered by return of tourists
La Aurora continues to lead cigars and cigarillos in 2021
Increased popularity among high-income consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy volume growth over forecast period
Cigars gaining popularity among women
Growing interest in new flavours of cigarillos
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2016-2021Table 33 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 34 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021Table 35 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021Table 36 Sales of Cigars by Size: % Volume 2016-2021Table 37 Sales of Cigarillos by Price Platform 2016-2021Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2017-2021Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2018-2021Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2017-2021Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2018-2021Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2017-2021Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2018-2021Table 44 Distribution of Cigars and Cigarillos by Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2021-2026Table 46 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 47 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 48 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Dominican Republic
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued healthy growth in 2021 though value sales still relatively low
E-vaping landscape fragmented, while Phillip Morris has monopoly in heated tobacco
Recent ban on hookahs temporarily benefits e-vaping and heated tobacco
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continuous growth expected
Further regulation for next-generation tobacco products
More players expected to enter the heated tobacco landscape
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 49 Number of Adult Vapers 2016-2021
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: Volume 2016-2021Table 51 Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume Growth 2018-2021Table 52 Sales of Heated Tobacco: Volume 2016-2021Table 53 Sales of Heated Tobacco: % Volume Growth 2019-2021Table 54 Sales of Heated Tobacco: % Volume Growth 2020-2021Table 55 Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: Value 2016-2021Table 56 Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2021Table 57 Sales of E-Liquids by Nicotine Strength: % Value 2019-2021Table 58 NBO Company Shares of E-Vapour Products: % Value 2017-2021Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of E-Vapour Products: % Value 2018-2021Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume 2017-2021Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume 2018-2021Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Heated Tobacco: % Volume 2017-2021Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Heated Tobacco: % Volume 2018-2021Table 64 Distribution of Smokeless Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 65 Distribution of E-Vapour Products by Format: % Value 2016-2021Table 66 Distribution of Tobacco Heating Devices by Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 67 Distribution of Heated Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2016-2021Table 68 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: Volume 2021-2026Table 69 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 70 Forecast Sales of Heated Tobacco: Volume 2021-2026Table 71 Forecast Sales of Heated Tobacco: % Volume Growth 2021-2026Table 72 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: Value 2021-2026Table 73 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026Table 74 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Tobacco
Fine Cut Cigarettes
Cigars
Cigarillos
Pipe Tobacco
Fine Cut Tobacco
Chewing Tobacco
Loose US-Style Moist Snuff
Portion US-Style Moist Snuff
Swedish-Style Snus
Closed System Single Use
Closed System Rechargeable (including starter kits)
Closed System Cartridges
Open Vaping Systems Charging and Vapourising Devices
E-liquids
Tobacco Heating Devices
Heated Tobacco
Nicotine Pouches
Tobacco
Passport Tobacco covers the seven major tobacco categories: Cigarettes, Cigars & Cigarillos, Smoking tobacco (made up of Pipe tobacco and RYO tobacco), Smokeless Tobacco (snuff and chewing tobacco), E-Vapour Products (closed and open); Heated Tobacco; and Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine. Smoking paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers, lighters or matches, etc., are not included, nor are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products, which are part of Euromonitor's Passport Consumer Healthcare database.