Cigars imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cigars worth $25.1 million (233 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.1M | 233 t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 458 t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 489 t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 242 t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 529 t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 130 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cigars from
Most of the value came from Cyprus (47%), Germany (19%), Dominican Republic (16%). Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $11.7M | 47% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 19% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.1M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Nicaragua | $944K | 3.8% |
| Honduras | $941K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $576K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $227K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $202K | 0.8% |
| United States | $165K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.76 per kg, 73% above the world average of $62.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cigars exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cigars worth $1.2 million (29 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $616K | 52% |
| Australia | $293K | 25% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $65K | 5.5% |
| Georgia | $63K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $49K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $26K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $20K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $16K | 1.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.8% |
| India | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cigars imports (HS 2402.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2402.10: Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of cigars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cigars worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigars to the United Arab Emirates?
Cyprus was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the Dominican Republic (16%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.76 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $62.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigars to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $32.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cigars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Australia and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigars?
The HS code for cigars is subheading 2402.10. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
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