Middle East And Africa Cigarettes Market

Middle East and Africa Cigarettes Market Value and Growth:

Middle East and Africa Cigarettes Market was worth USD xx billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of xx%, to reach USD xx billion by 2027. 

Middle East and Africa Cigarettes Market Overview:

A cigarette is the finely cut leaves of tobacco rolled in thin paper in the form of a cylinder. It is used for smoking. Tobacco consists of a psychoactive chemical called Nicotine, which causes addiction to cigarettes. Due to the high pressure and numerous challenges, the cigarette market is declining in most regions. Over time, cigarettes have undergone a lot of changes. From a simple tobacco roll in paper to e-cigarettes which tries to create the feeling of smoking by creating a vapor. There are several blends of tobacco and flavors available in the market. Most of the cigarettes manufactured in recent years include a filter that reduces the tar content to enter the lungs. Trillions of cigarettes are consumed every year and nearly 15% of the world population smokes cigarettes.

The major factor driving the cigarette market is the increasing consumption of cigarettes due to the addiction caused by smoking them. Increasing popularity among the younger population, shifting to low-priced products and the introduction of products that contain less or no nicotine content are driving the market. However, increasing regulations on tobacco consumption such as increased taxes, Anti-tobacco campaigns, and increasing awareness of the harmful effects of cigarettes are hindering the market growth.

Middle East and Africa Cigarettes Market Segmentation:

 Based on the type, 

• Non-Filters

• Flavored Cigarettes

•  Mild Cigarettes

• Menthols

• Herbal Cigarettes

• Kreteks

Menthols and Flavored cigarettes are rapidly gaining market share due to their distinct tastes. Mild cigarettes, lights, and ultra lights contain less nicotine content and are gaining popularity with increasing awareness among people.

Middle East and Africa Cigarettes Market Regional Analysis:

• UAE

•  Israel

• KSA

• South Africa

• Egypt

On the basis of region, the Cigarette market is analyzed in the Middle East and Africa regions. Africa leads the cigarette market in this region. Cigarette consumption continues to rise in African countries. Men are the dominant consumers in this region. But women and adolescent consumers are gradually increasing in number.

Middle East and Africa Cigarettes Market Key players:

1. China National Tobacco

2. British American Tobacco

3. Japan Tobacco Group

4. Philip Morris International

5. Imperial Tobacco Group

6. Altria Group

7. Reynolds American