The outlook for pipe tobacco in Germany is more positive over the forecast period, as it was announced that the maximum limit of 25g per pack will be lifted from July 2024. While the ban on larger pack sizes implemented in 2022, primarily aimed at shisha bars, sought to improve transparency by making it more difficult to evade taxes than with larger packs - which are then sold in multiple small portions through single transactions - its unwanted side effect was to boost illegal sales through the black market.
Cigars and cigarillos are expected to remain niche in Germany and appeal mostly to occasional smokers not seeking to reduce or stop smoking. The consumer profile is likely to differ significantly to that of cigarette smokers, with a strong interest in premium attributes including tobacco provenance, while flavours are expected to sustain the appeal of cigarillos among younger consumers.
As the German economy is expected to continue recording modest growth in the first half of the forecast period, fine cut tobacco could benefit from consumers switching from cigarettes towards cheaper alternative tobacco products. Manufacturers are also expected to increase their consumer base by focusing on premium variants, through natural ingredients and an emphasis on tobacco provenance, alongside premium packaging such as metal tins.
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