Luxury Cigars Global Market Report 2026

A luxury cigar is a tobacco leaf bundle that has been fermented, dried, and rolled into a high-quality, cylindrical shape for smoking. These cigars are typically 7 inches long and contain 5 to 20 grams of tobacco. They are handcrafted from natural tobacco leaves and are known for their premium quality.

• Luxury cigars come in two main types: machine-made cigars and handmade cigars. Machine-made cigars are produced using high-speed machinery to combine short-fill tobacco, usually scraps or pieces of tobacco, with a binder and wrapper. These cigars can be flavored or unflavored and are available in various shapes such as parejo cigars and figurado cigars. They are enjoyed by both male and female smokers and are distributed through various online and offline channels.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the luxury cigar market by increasing import costs of premium tobacco leaves, packaging materials, and handmade cigar batches from key producing regions such as the Caribbean and Central America. These added costs directly affect machine made and handmade segments, particularly long filler and boutique cigar varieties. Regions with high dependence on imports, such as Europe and North America, experience notable pricing pressures. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic craftsmanship, regional sourcing, and the development of value added luxury cigar collections.

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The luxury cigars market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $18.6 billion in 2025 to $20.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in premium tobacco cultivation, growing popularity of handcrafted cigars, increased consumption among affluent consumers, expansion of specialty cigar lounges, growth in cigar tourism.

The luxury cigars market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.42 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for personalized luxury cigars, increasing shift toward sustainable tobacco sourcing, growth in online premium cigar retail, expanding influence of digital marketing channels, rising adoption of automated cigar production technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for sustainable and eco friendly luxury cigar packaging, increasing use of digital platforms for premium cigar discovery, rising adoption of automated and high precision cigar manufacturing, expansion of AI enabled consumer preference analysis, growing use of immersive experiences for luxury cigar branding.

The growing consumption of tobacco among millennials is anticipated to stimulate the growth of the luxury cigars market in the foreseeable future. The increase in tobacco usage among younger affluent individuals is attributed to nicotine, a chemical that induces feelings of pleasure and helps divert from negative thoughts, consequently elevating the demand for luxury cigars. For instance, as reported by Statistics Canada, a Canadian government agency, in October 2023, cigarette sales surged by 15.5%, reaching 1.2 billion, compared to September 2023. Hence, the rising tobacco consumption among millennials is a driving force behind the

Major companies in the luxury cigars market are concentrating on developing premium cigar lines to cater to the refined tastes of affluent consumers and elevate brand prestige. A luxurious cigar refers to a high-quality cigar crafted with superior materials and exceptional attention to detail. For example, in September 2025, Barclay Cigars, a UK-based luxury cigar company, introduced its new premium line, "Barclay," an English-heritage brand produced in the Dominican Republic using hand-selected, aged tobaccos. The line is rolled into three collections-Classic, Series F, and the exclusive Family Reserve-with ring gauges ranging from 54 to 60. Each collection utilizes aged tobaccos and traditional rolling techniques, emphasizing understated luxury, meticulous craftsmanship, and limited availability to appeal to high-net-worth aficionados seeking refined ritual and collectability.

In February 2023, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, a Denmark-based company, acquired Alec Bradley Cigar for $72.5 million. This acquisition is part of Scandinavian's strategy to expand its portfolio by integrating Alec Bradley Cigar's expertise in the luxury cigar segment. Alec Bradley Cigar Co., a U.S.-based company, specializes in the manufacturing of premium cigars.

Major companies operating in the luxury cigars market are China National Tobacco Corporation, Imperial Brands plc, General Cigar Co Inc., Regius Cigars Ltd., Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Gran Habano Cigars Inc., Habanos S.A., Davidoff & Cie. Ltd., Royal Agio Cigars B.V., Drew Estate, J.C. Newman Cigar Company, The Villiger Group AG, Dunhill Tobacco Company, Oliva Cigar Company, Viaje Cigars Inc., Ashton Cigar Company, Tatuaje Cigars, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Gurkha Cigar Group LLC, My Father Cigars Inc., Swedish Match AB, CLE Cigar Co, Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, Espinosa Cigars, Mayan Import Company LLC, Montecristo Cigar Company, New World Cigars LLC

North America was the largest region in the luxury cigars market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the luxury cigars market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the luxury cigars market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The luxury cigar market consists of sales of hand-rolled and machine-rolled luxury cigars. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Luxury Cigars Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses luxury cigars market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Machine-made Cigars; Handmade Cigars
• 2) By Shape: Parejo Cigars; Figurado Cigars
• 3) By Flavor: Tobacco/No Flavor; Flavored
• 4) By Application: Male Smokers; Female Smokers
• 5) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Machine-Made Cigars: Premium Machine-Made Cigars; Value Machine-Made Cigars
• 2) By Handmade Cigars: Long-Filler Handmade Cigars; Short-Filler Handmade Cigars; Boutique Handmade Cigars
• Companies Mentioned: China National Tobacco Corporation; Imperial Brands plc; General Cigar Co Inc.; Regius Cigars Ltd.; Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S; Gran Habano Cigars Inc.; Habanos S.A.; Davidoff & Cie. Ltd.; Royal Agio Cigars B.V.; Drew Estate; J.C. Newman Cigar Company; The Villiger Group AG; Dunhill Tobacco Company; Oliva Cigar Company; Viaje Cigars Inc.; Ashton Cigar Company; Tatuaje Cigars; Rocky Patel Premium Cigars; Gurkha Cigar Group LLC; My Father Cigars Inc.; Swedish Match AB; CLE Cigar Co; Arturo Fuente Cigar Company; Espinosa Cigars; Mayan Import Company LLC; Montecristo Cigar Company; New World Cigars LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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