HS Code:
Subheading 2402.20.10 of the Harmonized System (HS) Code refers to cigarettes containing tobacco, specifically those that are not clove-flavored. This category includes a wide range of cigarette products that are traded globally, often subject to strict regulations due to health concerns and taxation policies. These products are a significant part of the global tobacco trade, with demand influenced by cultural, economic, and regulatory factors.
Total Trade Volume
USD 25.6 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 4.2 billion
16.4% of total trade
Increasing
USD 3.8 billion
14.8% of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.9 billion
11.3% of total trade
Stable
USD 2.1 billion
8.2% of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
5.9% of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
35%
Highest Rate
150% (in certain markets with high tobacco control policies)
Lowest Rate
5% (in free trade zones or under specific trade agreements)
Shift towards reduced-risk products
Declining demand for traditional cigarettes in developed markets due to increasing popularity of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
2021-2022
Stricter regulations in key markets
Increased costs for manufacturers and exporters due to compliance with stringent packaging and labeling laws, impacting trade volumes.
2020-2022
Growth in emerging markets
Rising demand in developing countries due to population growth and less stringent regulations, driving export growth for major producers.
2019-2022
The European Union updated its Tobacco Products Directive, imposing stricter rules on cigarette packaging and sales, including larger health warnings and bans on certain flavors.
May 2023
Reduced export volumes to EU countries for non-compliant products, pushing manufacturers to adapt packaging and formulations.
The latest FCTC Conference of Parties discussed global strategies to reduce tobacco consumption, encouraging higher tariffs and taxes on cigarette imports.
November 2022
Potential increase in global tariff rates and further restrictions, affecting trade flows, especially to developing nations.
A new trade agreement among ASEAN countries reduced tariffs on tobacco products, facilitating increased trade of cigarettes within the region.
January 2023
Boosted intra-regional trade, particularly benefiting exporters like Indonesia and the Philippines.