Competitive Landscape
Tabacalera Sarandí Strengthens Its Dominant Position through Value-Focused Brands
Cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Argentina became more concentrated between 2020 and 2025. Tabacalera Sarandí SA increased its retail volume share from 39% in 2020 to 55% in 2025, reinforcing its dominant position within the category.
Imported Brands and Portfolio Expansion Reinforce Competitive Advantages
Tabacalera Sarandí further strengthened its position through its commercial alliance with Imperial Brands, enabling the importation of Phillies cigarillos, Hav-A-Tampa cigars and Ducados Mini. The company also broadened its portfolio through the introduction of Gauloises fine cut tobacco in 2024 and Ark Royal later the same year.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Argentina with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Argentina, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Argentina report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Argentina?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Argentina?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Argentina?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in Argentina?
- How is the operating environment for Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco changing?
- What are the current legislative restrictions applicable to the sale of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco products in Argentina?
- How has COVID-19 impacted demand?
- How have national lockdown and enforced home seclusion following COVID-19 impacted sales?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Argentina - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco Summary
Smoking Tobacco Benefits From Demand for Affordable Nicotine Amid Persistent Economic Pressure
Illicit Alternatives Continue to Weigh on Legal Tobacco Demand
Downtrading Strengthens the Position of Economy Fine Cut Tobacco Brands
Fine Cut Tobacco Is Expected to Benefit From Affordability Pressures
Premium Formats Are Expected to Benefit From Tourism and Occasion-Based Consumption
Import Liberalisation Is Forecast to Accelerate Premium Market Development
Tabacalera Sarandí Strengthens Its Dominant Position through Value-Focused Brands
Imported Brands and Portfolio Expansion Reinforce Competitive Advantages
Tobacco Specialists Remain Central to Premium Cigars While Small Local Grocers Lead Smoking Tobacco
Niche E-Commerce Platforms Accelerate Growth as Premium Brands Expand Online
Nicotine in Argentina - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Cigarette Decline Outweighs Gains in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
Declining Smoking Prevalence Accelerates Migration Towards Untaxed Nicotine Alternatives
Value-Seeking Behaviour Reshapes Demand across Legal and Illicit Nicotine Products
Growth Opportunities Are Expected to Shift beyond Cigarettes as Nicotine Consumption Patterns Evolve
E-Vapour Legalisation Is Expected to Reshape Nicotine Consumption Patterns
Premiumisation and Broader Product Choice Are Expected to Strengthen Competitive Intensity
Massalin Particulares Regains Share as Tax Equalisation Reshapes the Competitive Balance
Pricing Strategy and Portfolio Adaptation Shape Competitive Performance
Small Local Grocers Remain the Preferred Outlet for Price-Sensitive Nicotine Consumers
Retail E-Commerce Expands Access to a Wider Range of Nicotine Products
Global Brands Expand Product Development into the Economy Tier Following Tax Equalisation
Marlboro Crafted and Lucky Strike Origin Highlight the Growing Importance of Economy-Tier Innovation
Economy-Tier Product Launches Strengthen the Importance of Portfolio Breadth and Brand Flexibility
Legislation
Legislative Overview
Minimum Legal Smoking Age
Smoking Prevalence
Tar Levels
Health Warnings
Plain Packaging
Advertising and Sponsorship
Point-Of-Sale Display Bans
Smoking in Public Places
Low Ignition Propensity (Lip) Cigarette Regulation
Flavoured Tobacco Product Ban
Reduced Harm
Vapour Products
Production/Imports/Exports
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
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- Cigars
- Cigarillos
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- Pipe Tobacco
- Fine Cut Tobacco
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
Combined sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco.
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