Herbal cigars trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in herbal cigars was worth $343.7 million in 2024, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 139% since 2017, and up 58% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $218.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $100.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $143.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $162.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $231.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $157.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $144.1M | 17.1K t |
Top herbal cigars exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 68% of world exports, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. The top three supply 85% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $233.9M | 68% |
| Belgium | $30.4M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $28.7M | 8.3% |
| United States | $9.8M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $7.7M | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $6.0M | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $4.6M | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $3.9M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $2.3M | 0.7% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 86% of world imports, ahead of Egypt and Malaysia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 90% across 189 importing countries.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $44.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $893.62 per kg and Tanzania $6.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2402.90: Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto. HS 2402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most herbal cigars?
Germany exported $233.9 million in 2024, 68% of the world total, followed by Belgium (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most herbal cigars?
Italy imported $297.0 million in 2024, 86% of world imports, ahead of Egypt (2%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three importers together take 90%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in herbal cigars?
It was worth $343.7 million in 2024, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 139% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of herbal cigars per kg?
The world average declared value was about $44.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $893.62 per kg and Tanzania $6.92 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for herbal cigars?
The HS code for herbal cigars is subheading 2402.90, in chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2402 page.
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