Tobacco

Although the category has seen a substantial recovery since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, cigars are purchased by relatively few Guatemalans. The majority of cigars are imported which limits supply and distribution in the country. At the same…

The sale of cigars and cigarillos is very limited in Ecuador, with a large proportion of products purchased by foreign visitors. Locally produced cigar brands are frequently purchased at airport gift shops and account for the majority of revenues.…

In 2022, the return of foreign tourists supported a recovery in cigars and cigarillos, although retail volume and current value sales remained well below pre-pandemic levels. North American tourists are a key consumer base for cigars and cigarillos…

The smoking of cigars in Colombia is not an entrenched tradition, but despite this the category did see positive growth in value and volume terms during 2022, continuing the pattern seen in 2021. With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted there was an…

Smoking prevalence continues to decline in Guatemala as more consumers quit entirely or migrate to smokeless tobacco alternatives. Fiscal pressure on cigarettes remains high driving up the retail price per pack, which is too costly for many…