Competitive Landscape
Vinataba Monopolises Imports and Strengthens Leadership through Exclusive Rights
Cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Vietnam remained fragmented in 2025, with no individual player holding a significant share of total volume sales. Although Vietnam National Tobacco Corp (Vinataba) retained exclusive rights to import and distribute cigars through official channels, its sticks volume share increased from 0.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Vietnam?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Vietnam?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in Vietnam?
- 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 Vietnam?
- 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 Vietnam - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco Summary
Economic Growth Supports Volume Gains across the Category
Specialist Retailers Elevate Cigars as Premium Lifestyle Products
Value-Focused Formats Broaden the Consumer Base
Cigars and Cigarillos Forecast to Lead Growth as Strong Economic Conditions Support Demand
Excise Tax Reform Is Expected to Accelerate Demand for Smaller and Value-Focused Formats
State Trading Reforms Set to Strengthen Vinataba’S Gatekeeper Role
Vinataba Monopolises Imports and Strengthens Leadership through Exclusive Rights
Specialist Tobacco Retailers Lead Distribution through Expertise and Premium Experiences
Online Sales Remain Prohibited as Offline Channels Retain Dominance
Nicotine in Vietnam - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
E-Cigarette Ban and Stricter Enforcement Drive Nicotine Growth
Value-Seeking Behaviour Strengthens Demand for Affordable Brands
Regulatory Tightening Accelerates Shifts in Nicotine Consumption
Hybrid Excise Taxation Forecast to Accelerate Downtrading across Nicotine
Experiential Retail Set to Support Cigar Growth Despite Higher Taxes
Stronger Enforcement Expected to Support Legal Market Development
Vinataba Strengthens Dominance through Regulatory Control and Market Concentration
Small Local Grocers Remain Dominant While Convenience Stores Expand Their Influence
Legal Restrictions Continue to Prevent E-Commerce Sales
Distribution Expansion and Accessibility Shape Innovation Priorities
Pack-Size Adaptation and Retail Modernisation Support Consumer Accessibility
Innovation Increasingly Rewards Scale and Operational Capability
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
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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