United Kingdom Tobacco Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Market Report I 2025-06-06 I 136 Pages I EMR Inc.
The United Kingdom tobacco market was valued at USD 29.82 Billion in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.60% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a valuation of USD 34.95 Billion by 2034.
United Kingdom Tobacco Market Outlook
- In 2022, the United Kingdom recorded 6.4 million individuals over the age of 18 as smokers.
- In 2023, the highest ever proportion of the population in Great Britain, amounting to 4.7 million adults, used e-cigarettes, which accounted for 9.1% of the population.
- In the United Kingdom, a higher percentage of men were found to be smokers compared to women in 2022, as 14.6% of men and 11.2% of women reported being current smokers.
United Kingdom Tobacco Market Growth
The median household disposable income in the United Kingdom reached 32,300 for the financial year ending 2022. Over the period between FY 2020 and FY 2022, the median household disposable income experienced an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. With the increase in disposable income, consumers have more financial resources available to spend on non-essential items like tobacco products. This increase in disposable income enables consumers to transition from economy or low-cost tobacco options to premium brands that are often associated with higher quality or elevated status. Moreover,tobaccocompanies frequently launch new products and variations, including flavoured tobacco and advanced nicotine delivery systems, to appeal to consumers with higher disposable income. Higher earnings can result in a propensity to experiment and a readiness to try out various types of products.
Luxury cigars are frequently perceived as symbols of status and opulence. Premium cigars, particularly those produced by well-known brands, are linked with elegance, achievement, and special occasions. In the UK, there has been a notable rise in the consumption of non-cigarette tobacco products. Recent data indicates that the usage of pipes, shisha, and cigars has increased five times over the span of a decade, with 3% of 18-year-olds engaging in these forms compared to 1.1% of individuals aged 65 and above.
United Kingdom Tobacco Industry Segmentation
"United Kingdom Tobacco Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Product:
- Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Cigarillos
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Others
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel:
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Speciality Stores
- Online
- Others
Market Breakup by Region:
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
United Kingdom Tobacco Market Share
Based on product, the market is segmented into cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, and smokeless tobacco, among others. The cigar segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.7% during the forecast period of 2025-2034. Cigars serve multiple purposes and hold cultural importance beyond just being smoked. They are commonly utilised to commemorate significant events like weddings, births, and career advancements, among others.
Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Tobacco Market
The market players are focusing on the manufacturing of non-smoking tobacco to gain a competitive edge in the market.
- JT International SA
- Philip Morris International Inc.
- British American Tobacco p.l.c.
- Imperial Brands PLC
- Others
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Europe Tobacco Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Europe Tobacco Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Europe Tobacco Market Forecast (2025-2034)
6 United Kingdom Tobacco Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 United Kingdom Tobacco Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 United Kingdom Tobacco Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 United Kingdom Tobacco Market by Product
7.1 Cigarettes
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Cigars
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.3 Cigarillos
7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.4 Smokeless Tobacco
7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.5 Others
8 United Kingdom Tobacco Market by Distribution Channel
8.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Speciality Stores
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.3 Online
8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.4 Others
9 United Kingdom Tobacco Market by Region
9.1 England
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 Wales
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.3 Scotland
9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.4 Northern Ireland
9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10 Market Dynamics
10.1 SWOT Analysis
10.1.1 Strengths
10.1.2 Weaknesses
10.1.3 Opportunities
10.1.4 Threats
10.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
10.2.1 Supplier's Power
10.2.2 Buyer's Power
10.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
10.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
10.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
10.3 Key Indicators of Demand
10.4 Key Indicators of Price
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code - 24)
12.1 Major Exporting Countries
12.1.1 By Value
12.1.2 By Volume
12.2 Major Importing Countries
12.2.1 By Value
12.2.2 By Volume
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Supplier Selection
14.2 Key Global Players
14.3 Key Regional Players
14.4 Key Player Strategies
14.5 Company Profiles
14.5.1 JT International SA
14.5.1.1 Company Overview
14.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.1.4 Certifications
14.5.2 Philip Morris International Inc.
14.5.2.1 Company Overview
14.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.2.4 Certifications
14.5.3 British American Tobacco p.l.c.
14.5.3.1 Company Overview
14.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.3.4 Certifications
14.5.4 Imperial Brands PLC
14.5.4.1 Company Overview
14.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.4.4 Certifications
14.5.5 Others
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