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Tobacco in Saudi Arabia

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  • 54 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Saudi Arabia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1085390
Tobacco in Saudi Arabia witnessed decline in retail volume and value terms over 2024, reflecting the shift away from traditional products. Cigarette volume sales declined further as health concerns, stricter regulations, and rising prices influenced consumers to reduce or stop consuming them. Public health efforts and government legislation reinforced the negative image of smoking, especially among younger adults, whilst older consumers are more inclined to cease smoking altogether.

The Tobacco in Saudi Arabia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be the new legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Cigarettes, Cigarettes (Illicit+Legal), Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco, E-Vapour Consumables (Illicit+Legal), Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Tobacco market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Tobacco in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retail developments
  • What next for tobacco?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Legislation
  • Legislative overview
  • Summary 1 Legislation Summary at a Glance
  • Minimum legal smoking age
  • Smoking prevalence
  • Tar levels
  • Health warnings
  • Plain packaging
  • Advertising and sponsorship
  • Point-of-sale display bans
  • Smoking in public places
  • Flavoured tobacco product ban
  • Reduced harm
  • Vapour products
PRODUCTION/IMPORTS/EXPORTS
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Number of Adult Smokers by Gender 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
  • Table 2 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 6 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 7 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CIGARETTES IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cigarettes category remains under pressure in Saudi Arabia
  • British American Tobacco Plc maintains lead as competiton heats up
  • Small local grocers lead in distribution as convenience stores gain traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Smoking stigma is expected to gain traction in Saudi Arabia
  • Existing brands will prioritise customer retention strategies
  • Limited room for innovation due to regulatory constraints
TAXATION AND PRICING
  • Taxation rates
  • Table 78 Taxation and Duty Levies 2019-2024
  • Average cigarette pack price breakdown
  • Summary 3 Average Cigarette Pack Price Breakdown: Brand Examples
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 79 Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 80 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 81 Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 82 Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 83 Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 84 Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 85 Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 86 Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 87 Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarettes: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 90 Sales of Cigarettes by Distribution Format: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 91 Illicit Trade Estimate of Cigarettes: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 94 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 95 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Blend: % Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Standard/Menthol/Capsule: % Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Regular/Slim/Superslim/Microslim: % Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Pack Size: % Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 100 Forecast Sales of Cigarettes by Price Band: % Volume 2024-2029
CIGARS, CIGARILLOS AND SMOKING TOBACCO IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cigars and cigarillos face volume decline in 2024
  • Al Fakher Tobacco Trading leads the competitive landscape
  • Tobacco specialists dominate overall distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Limited growth prospects within the broader category
  • Leading brands are expected to defend their share
  • Innovation will likely focus on flavour development
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 10 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 11 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 12 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 13 Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 14 Sales of Cigars by Size: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 15 Sales of Cigarillos by Price Platform 2019-2024
  • Table 16 NBO Company Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 17 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars and Cigarillos: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Cigars: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cigarillos: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 22 NBO Company Shares of Smoking Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 23 LBN Brand Shares of Smoking Tobacco: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Pipe Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Pipe Tobacco: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Fine Cut Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Fine Cut Tobacco: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 28 Distribution of Cigars and Cigarillos by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 29 Distribution of Smoking Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SMOKELESS TOBACCO, E-VAPOUR PRODUCTS AND HEATED TOBACCO IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Changing consumer behaviour favours reduced-harm alternatives
  • Major players exert control over the competitive landscape
  • E-commerce continues to gain share of distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further expansion of e-vapour and heated tobacco products
  • Strong growth potential for the new nicotine pouches category
  • Consumers to shift towards reusable and higher performance devices
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 34 Number of Adult Vapers 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 35 Sales of Smokeless Tobacco by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 36 Sales of Smokeless Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 37 Sales of E-Vapour Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of E-Vapour Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 40 Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 41 Sales of Heated Tobacco: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 42 Sales of Heated Tobacco: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 43 Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 44 Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 45 Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 46 Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 47 Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 48 Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 49 Sales of E-Liquids by Nicotine Strength: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Smokeless Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Smokeless Tobacco: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of E-Vapour Products: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of E-Vapour Products: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Heated Tobacco: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Heated Tobacco: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: % Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: % Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 60 Distribution of Smokeless Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 61 Distribution of E-Vapour Products by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 62 Distribution of Tobacco Heating Devices by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 63 Distribution of Heated Tobacco by Format: % Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of E-Vapour Products by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of E-Vapour Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 69 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Heating Devices: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 70 Forecast Sales of Heated Tobacco: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 71 Forecast Sales of Heated Tobacco: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 72 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Tobacco Free Oral Nicotine by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 76 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 77 Forecast Sales of Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029