Herbal cigars exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $9.8 million of herbal cigars in 2024 (11 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 103 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 118% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 352 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 190 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 1.5K t |
Where the United States exports herbal cigars to
The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (36%), Mexico (28%), Dominican Republic (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $3.6M | 36% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 29% |
| Dominican Republic | $734K | 7.5% |
| Colombia | $420K | 4.3% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $359K | 3.7% |
| Argentina | $317K | 3.2% |
| Aruba | $313K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $222K | 2.3% |
| Barbados | $168K | 1.7% |
| Venezuela | $127K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $893.62 per kg, 1896% above the world average of $44.78. 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.
Herbal cigars imports to the United States
The United States imported $694 thousand of herbal cigars in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Korea (41%), Sweden (17%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $282K | 41% |
| Sweden | $116K | 17% |
| Indonesia | $115K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $21K | 3% |
| Finland | $12K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $12K | 1.7% |
| Bahamas | $10K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $8K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States herbal cigars exports (HS 2402.90): 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 2402.90: Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of herbal cigars exported by the United States?
The United States exported herbal cigars worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 103 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries buy herbal cigars from the United States?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Mexico (28%) and the Dominican Republic (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of herbal cigars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $893.62 per kg in 2024, 1896% above the world average of $44.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of herbal cigars from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import herbal cigars?
Yes. The United States imported $694 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Sweden and Indonesia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbal cigars?
The HS code for herbal cigars is subheading 2402.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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