| Product Code: ETC6739586 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
China continues to be a significant player in the cigarettes import market, with South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, and Hong Kong also contributing substantially to the shipments in 2024. Despite the moderate concentration indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the industry is showing strong growth trends, with a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.46% from 2020 to 2024. The impressive growth rate of 14.43% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a promising outlook for the cigarettes import market in China, highlighting opportunities for further expansion and development in the coming years.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Cigarettes Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Cigarettes Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Cigarettes Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pack Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Cigarettes Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of the Chinese population |
4.2.2 Rising urbanization leading to higher tobacco consumption |
4.2.3 Growing acceptance of smoking culture in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Government regulations and anti-smoking campaigns |
4.3.2 Health awareness and increasing number of smokers quitting |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products like e-cigarettes and vaping devices |
5 China Cigarettes Market Trends |
6 China Cigarettes Market, By Types |
6.1 China Cigarettes Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Clove Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Hand-Rolled Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavoured Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Menthol Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Cigarettes Market, By Format |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Slim, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Slim, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By King Size, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Cigarettes Market, By Pack Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Cases, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 China Cigarettes Market, By Price |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Economy, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 China Cigarettes Market, By Age Group |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 18-30 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 31-44 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 45-60 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 61 And Above Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 China Cigarettes Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacconist Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Newsstand, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Drug Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty E-Cigarette Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 China Cigarettes Market, By End-User |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 China Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Cigarettes Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Cigarettes Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Cigarettes Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Cigarettes Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average price per pack of cigarettes |
8.2 Number of smokers in China |
8.3 Percentage of smokers who have switched to alternative tobacco products |
8.4 Tobacco tax rates |
8.5 Number of smoking bans implemented in public spaces |
9 China Cigarettes Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pack Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 China Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Cigarettes Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Cigarettes Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Cigarettes Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |