| Product Code: ETC7885976 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2023, Laos continued to heavily rely on cigarette imports, with top exporters including Indonesia, Areas, China, France, and Cuba. The High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a high level of concentration in the market. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) and growth rate both experienced significant declines, reflecting challenges in the industry. It will be crucial for stakeholders to closely monitor market dynamics and explore strategies to navigate the negative growth trends in the Laos cigarettes import 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 Laos Cigarettes Market Overview |
3.1 Laos Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Laos Cigarettes Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Laos Cigarettes Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pack Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Laos Cigarettes Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income in Laos leading to higher purchasing power for cigarettes |
4.2.2 Growing population and urbanization in Laos increasing the potential consumer base |
4.2.3 Lack of strict regulations on tobacco advertising and promotion in Laos |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns and awareness about the risks associated with smoking |
4.3.2 Government initiatives to reduce tobacco consumption through taxation and public health campaigns |
5 Laos Cigarettes Market Trends |
6 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Types |
6.1 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Clove Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Hand-Rolled Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Flavoured Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Menthol Cigarettes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Format |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Regular, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Super Slim, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Slim, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By King Size, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Pack Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Boxes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal Cases, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Price |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Economy, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Age Group |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 18-30 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 31-44 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 45-60 Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By 61 And Above Age Group, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Laos Cigarettes Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacconist Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Newsstand, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Drug Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty E-Cigarette Store, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 Laos Cigarettes Market, By End-User |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2021- 2031F |
7 Laos Cigarettes Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Laos Cigarettes Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Laos Cigarettes Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average spending per capita on cigarettes in Laos |
8.2 Number of smokers in Laos |
8.3 Growth rate of the tobacco industry in Laos |
8.4 Percentage of smokers who have attempted to quit smoking |
8.5 Adoption rate of smoking cessation programs in Laos |
9 Laos Cigarettes Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Format, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pack Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Laos Cigarettes Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Laos Cigarettes Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Laos Cigarettes Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Laos Cigarettes Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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