Cigars imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported cigars worth $1.44 billion (26.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.44B | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.42B | 40.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.41B | 49.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 44.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.00B | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.01B | 39.6K t |
| 2017 | $962.9M | 37.5K t |
Where the United States imports cigars from
One supplier dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $946.2M | 66% |
| Nicaragua | $369.5M | 26% |
| Honduras | $98.8M | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $7.4M | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.3M | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | $1.2M | 0.1% |
| Germany | $959K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $561K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.41 per kg, close to the world average of $62.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cigars exports from the United States
Exports of cigars by the United States reached $35.5 million in 2024 (812 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Nicaragua alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $21.2M | 60% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $979K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $736K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $689K | 1.9% |
| Bahamas | $574K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $529K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $483K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported cigars worth $1.44 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 199 countries worldwide, with 38% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigars to the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($946.2 million), followed by Nicaragua (26%) and Honduras (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 42 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.41 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $62.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigars to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $962.9 million in 2017 to $1.44 billion in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $1.45 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.22 billion a year.
Does the United States also export cigars?
Yes. The United States exported $35.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.40 billion 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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