Cigarettes in Ireland

Abstract
Value and volume sales of duty-paid cigarettes rose significantly for the second consecutive year in 2021, albeit at a slower growth rate due to the gradual reopening of Ireland and the migration of smokers to alternative tobacco products. Despite the easing of restrictions from April onwards due to the successful rollout of Ireland’s vaccination programme, the local authorities still advised citizens to work from home whenever possible and few fully returned to the office, as hybrid working arr...

Euromonitor International's Cigarettes in Ireland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2017-2021, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be the new legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2026 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Cigarettes Including Fine Cut Stick Equivalent.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Content
Cigarettes in Ireland
January 2023

List Of Contents And Tables

CIGARETTES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
Cigarettes records positive value and volume growth for second consecutive year
Price sensitivity to reduce demand for cigarettes as consumers switch to cheaper tobacco alternatives
Financial uncertainty and easing of travel restrictions fuel illicit trade in Ireland
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Planned licensing system for tobacco retailers to curb sale of cigarettes
Smoking prevalence to fall due to health and wellness trend accelerated by pandemic
Cigarette sales expected to decline due to strong competition from alternative tobacco products
TAXATION AND PRICING
Taxation rates
Table 1 Taxation and Duty Levies 2016-2021
Average cigarette pack price breakdown
Summary 1 Average Cigarette Pack Price Breakdown: Brand Examples
CATEGORY DATA
Table 2 Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2016-2021
Table 3 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 4 Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 5 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 6 Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 7 Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 8 Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 9 Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 10 Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2017-2021
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2018-2021
Table 13 Sales of Cigarettes by Distribution Format: % Volume 2016-2021
Table 14 Illicit Trade Estimate of Cigarettes: Volume 2016-2021
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2021-2026
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2021-2026
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2021-2026
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2021-2026
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2021-2026
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2021-2026
TOBACCO IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tobacco in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tobacco?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Legislation
Legislative overview
Summary 2 Legislation Summary at a Glance
Minimum legal smoking age
Smoking prevalence
Health warnings
Plain packaging
Advertising and sponsorship
Point-of-sale display bans
Smoking in public places
Flavoured tobacco product ban
Vapour products
PRODUCTION/IMPORTS/EXPORTS
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 24 Number of Adult Smokers by Gender 2016-2021
MARKET DATA
Table 25 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2016-2021
Table 26 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2016-2021
Table 27 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2016-2021
Table 28 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2021-2026
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2021-2026
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2021-2026
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 3 Research Sources