| Product Code: ETC10633518 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, Ireland saw a slight uptick in menthol cigarette imports in 2024 with a growth rate of 1.51%. The top exporting countries to Ireland were Poland, Lithuania, Germany, Romania, and the Netherlands. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a very high concentration within the market in 2024, suggesting potential challenges for market competition and pricing dynamics in the menthol cigarette segment. It will be interesting to observe how these trends evolve in the coming years and their impact on the Irish menthol cigarette market.

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 Menthol Cigarette Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Full Flavor, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Online, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Individual Consumers, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for menthol flavor in cigarettes |
4.2.2 Growing demand for low-tar and low-nicotine alternatives |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on tobacco products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations on tobacco advertising and packaging |
4.3.2 Health concerns and increasing awareness about the harmful effects of smoking |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative smoking products such as e-cigarettes and vaping devices |
5 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Trends |
6 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market, By Full Flavor |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Full Flavor, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Light, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Slims, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Crushball, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market, By Online |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market, By Individual Consumers |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Retailers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Wholesalers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of menthol cigarettes in total cigarette sales |
8.2 Consumer perception surveys on menthol cigarettes |
8.3 Number of new product launches in the menthol cigarette segment |
9 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Opportunity Assessment, By Full Flavor, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Opportunity Assessment, By Online, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Opportunity Assessment, By Individual Consumers, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Menthol Cigarette Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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