Tobacco in Argentina - Research and Markets

The Argentine economy faced significant challenges in 2023, entering a recession with a GDP contraction and a notable decline in December compared to December 2022. Inflation surged, severely impacting the tobacco industry. Although official unemployment rates remained low, poverty levels soared, with nearly half of the population living below the poverty line. The average income was below historical patterns, and purchasing power declined due to rising inflation.

The Tobacco in Argentina report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, 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 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Cigarettes, Cigarettes (Illicit+Legal), Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco, Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco.

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

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Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Tobacco in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for tobacco?

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Legislation
Legislative overview
Summary 1 Legislation Summary at a Glance
Minimum legal smoking age
Smoking prevalence
Tar levels
Health warnings
Plain packaging
Advertising and sponsorship
Point-of-sale display bans
Smoking in public places
Low ignition propensity (LIP) cigarette regulation
Flavoured tobacco product ban
Reduced harm
Vapour products

PRODUCTION/IMPORTS/EXPORTS

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Number of Adult Smokers by Gender 2018-2023

MARKET DATA

Table 2 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

Summary 2 Research Sources

CIGARETTES IN ARGENTINAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Cigarette sales retraction amidst economic crisis, declining smoking prevalence, and shift to fine cut tobacco
Sizable downtrading trend from global to local low-cost brands, growth in flavoured options
Strengthening of local companies through pricing and innovation

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Declining consumption due to health concerns and illicit trade evolution
Portfolio reduction strategy driven by global companies
Continued growth in flavoured capsule cigarettes

TAXATION AND PRICING

Taxation rates
Table 10 Taxation and Duty Levies 2018-2023
Average cigarette pack price breakdown
Summary 3 Average Cigarette Pack Price Breakdown: Brand Examples

CATEGORY DATA

Table 11 Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 22 Sales of Cigarettes by Distribution Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 23 Illicit Trade Estimate of Cigarettes: Volume 2018-2023
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2023-2028
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2023-2028

CIGARS, CIGARILLOS AND SMOKING TOBACCO IN ARGENTINAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Slight decrease in cigars and cigarillos due to import issues and economic factors
Increased cigar sales driven by Dominican, Honduran, and Nicaraguan imports
Significant growth in fine cut tobacco due to economic shifts and changing consumer preferences

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Projected decline in cigars due to Tabacalera Sarandi's portfolio reduction
Increased presence of imported offerings under a less restrictive government
Continued growth in smoking tobacco as it captures volume from cigarettes

CATEGORY DATA

Table 33 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Cigars by Size: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Cigarillos by Price Platform 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Smoking Tobacco: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Smoking Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Pipe Tobacco: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Pipe Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Fine Cut Tobacco: % Volume 2019-2023
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Fine Cut Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2023
Table 51 Distribution of Cigars and Cigarillos by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Smoking Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

SMOKELESS TOBACCO, E-VAPOUR PRODUCTS AND HEATED TOBACCO IN ARGENTINA

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Smokeless tobacco remains illegal

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Potential legalisation of vapour and heated tobacco products by 2026

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