Middle East & Africa Luxury Cigar Market Size & Outlook

The luxury cigar market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,256.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa luxury cigar market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$797.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,256.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA luxury cigar market highlights

  • The MEA luxury cigar market generated a revenue of USD 797.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hand rolled was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Hand Rolled is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 797.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,256.6 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentHand rolled
Fastest growing segmentHand Rolled
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHand Rolled, Machine Rolled
Key market players worldwideScandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, Gurkha Cigar Group, Davidoff of Geneva, Arturo Fuente Coffee, Cigars Direct, Casa de Montecristo


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 5.6% of the global luxury cigar market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,770.2 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa luxury cigar market outlook

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Hand rolled was the largest segment with a revenue share of 75.58% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa luxury cigar market based on hand rolled, machine rolled covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Several factors contribute to this rise in luxury cigar demand in the region. The rise in tourism has led to a growing number of high-end hotels entering the market with exclusive cigar lounges, making premium cigars more accessible to consumers, along with the presence of multiple global luxury brands. In addition, there is a rising prevalence of tobacco use among young adults, and luxury cigars have gained popularity among millennials and affluent smokers.


Despite financial crises affecting many countries in the region, cigars have maintained a strong market presence. For instance, Lebanon stands out with the highest per capita revenue from cigar sales worldwide. Cigars have become a status symbol in Lebanon, and those with the means to afford them are less likely to compromise on this aspect.

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