Market research on the tobacco industry. Standardised and cross-c...
Market research on the tobacco industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends and sub-category level information.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
High inflation rates in 2022 led to increased consumer spending on groceries, entertainment, fuel, and more, ultimately impacting tobacco usage occasions and the discretionary budget available for spending on tobacco. Inflation affected consumers…
For the past couple years, cigar manufacturers had a hard time keeping up with demand, given limited production schedules during the pandemic. When products were available, manufacturers still had problems moving them around the globe and getting…
Synthetic e-vapour products, prominent in single-use formats, grew to be a popular loophole product to evade the FDA’s enforcement of a flavour ban on e-vapour products. In April 2022, the FDA also gained authority of synthetic products, and required…
The performance of tobacco in the US was disappointing in 2022, with volume declines across most categories. High inflationary pressure in the country had an impact on consumption, as consumers had to allocate more of their budget to essentials such…
The number of Canadians who smoke has recorded further decline to 16.4% in 2022. Restrictions continue to be tightened, with the introduction of new regulations which would put health warnings on individual cigarettes, not just on the packaging.…
Despite challenges in the tobacco market, the large cigar market in Canada continues to attract a dedicated following among cigar aficionados and other tobacco enthusiasts. Some retailers have reported an increase in sales of premium cigars which…