| Product Code: ETC5686576 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |

Ireland Cigarette Market has seen a decline in market size from €64.77 million in 2020 to €56.06 million in 2024, with a negative CAGR of -4.25% during 2022-24. The trend continued with a forecasted market size of €40.56 million in 2030, reflecting a CAGR of -5.25% from 2025 to 2030. This downward trajectory can be attributed to increasing health awareness, stringent regulations on tobacco products, and a shift towards healthier lifestyle choices among consumers. Despite the challenging market conditions, Ireland is focusing on implementing stricter tobacco control policies and promoting smoking cessation programs to further reduce tobacco consumption. Additionally, ongoing efforts to diversify the economy and promote sustainable industries are expected to shape the future landscape of the Irish market.

The Ireland Cigarette Market witnessed notable fluctuations in both Exports and Imports from 2019 to 2025. Exports surged from €10.0 million in 2019 to €117.6 million in 2025, showing a consistent upward trend with significant peaks in 2024 and 2025. This growth could be attributed to increased demand for Irish cigarettes internationally, possibly due to successful marketing strategies or quality perception. In contrast, Imports displayed a more volatile pattern, starting at €51.13 million in 2019, dipping to €46.9 million in 2024, before slightly rising again in 2025. The decline in Imports could reflect shifting consumer preferences towards domestic products or governmental policies promoting local production. Despite the fluctuations, the Cigarette Market in Ireland shows promise for domestic producers to expand internationally while also encouraging a shift towards local consumption, aligning with global trends promoting sustainable and locally sourced goods.
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 Ireland Cigarette? Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Cigarette? Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Cigarette? Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Cigarette? Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of consumers |
4.2.2 Changing lifestyle preferences favoring smoking |
4.2.3 Lack of strict regulations on tobacco advertising and promotion |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Growing health awareness and anti-smoking campaigns |
4.3.2 Imposition of higher taxes on tobacco products |
5 Ireland Cigarette? Market Trends |
6 Ireland Cigarette? Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Cigarette? Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Light, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco Shops, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket and Hypermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Cigarette? Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Cigarette? Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Cigarette? Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of smokers in Ireland |
8.2 Average spending on cigarettes per capita |
8.3 Public perception and acceptance of smoking in society |
9 Ireland Cigarette? Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Cigarette? Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Cigarette? Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Cigarette? Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Cigarette? Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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