United Kingdom (UK) Cigarettes Market by Segments, Production, Distribution, Tax and Pricing, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2028
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United Kingdom (UK) Cigarettes Market Report Overview
The United Kingdom (UK) cigarettes market size was GBP13.8 billion ($17.1 billion) in 2023 and will decline at a CAGR of less than 1% from 2023 to 2028. Japan served as the main export partner of the UK cigarettes market in 2023.
UK Cigarettes Market Outlook 2023-2028 (GBP Billion)

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The UK cigarettes market research report offers data that showcase the trends in the market and sectors by value and volume. It provides historical and forecast period data for total cigarette sales in the country. The UK cigarettes market analysis report also reveals the brand leaders by market share in 2023.
| Market Size (2023) | GBP13.8 billion ($17.1 billion) |
| CAGR (2023-2028) | <(1)% |
| Historical Period | 2018-2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2023-2028 |
| Key Segments | · Filter Cigarettes
· Plain Cigarettes |
| Key Distribution Channels | · Convenience Stores
· Hypermarkets & Supermarkets · Tobacco Specialists · E-Retailers |
| Leading Companies | · Imperial Brands
· Japan Tobacco · Philip Morris International · British American Tobacco |
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UK Cigarettes Market Segments
The key segments in the UK cigarette market are filter cigarettes and plain cigarettes. In 2023, the filter cigarettes segment contributed the largest share to the UK cigarettes market growth.
UK Cigarettes Market Analysis by Segments, 2023 (%)

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UK Cigarettes Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
The key distribution channels in the cigarettes market in UK are tobacco specialists, convenience stores, e-retailers, and hypermarkets & supermarkets, among others. In 2023, convenience stores accounted for the largest share of the UK cigarettes market.
UK Cigarettes Market Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2023 (%)
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UK Cigarettes Market – Competitive Landscape
The leading companies in the cigarettes market in UK are Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco, Philip Morris International, and British American Tobacco. In 2023, Imperial Brands accounted the highest share of the UK cigarettes market growth. The company offers cigarette and tobacco products under key brand names including Player’s, Carlton, JPS, Richmond, and Superkings among others.
UK Cigarettes Market Analysis by Companies, 2023 (%)
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Segments Covered in the Report
UK Cigarettes Segment Outlook (Market Share, %, 2018-2028)
- Filter Cigarettes
- Plain Cigarettes
UK Cigarettes Distribution Channel Outlook (Market Share, %, 2018-2028)
- Convenience Stores
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Tobacco Specialists
- E-Retailers
- Others
Key Highlights
- Per capita expenditure of cigarettes was higher in the UK than the global level but lower than the regional levels in 2023.
- Poland was the major importer of cigarettes to the UK.
- The UK exports the majority of its cigarettes to Japan.
- Convenience Stores was the leading distribution channel in the cigarettes category in the UK.
- Imperial Brands was the leading company in the cigarettes category.
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Japan Tobacco
British American Tobacco
and Philip Morris International
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UK cigarettes market size in 2023?
The UK cigarette market size was GBP13.8 billion ($17.1 billion) in 2023.
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What will the UK cigarettes market growth rate be during 2023-2028?
The market will decline at a CAGR of less than 1% from 2023 to 2028.
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Which distribution channel accounted for the largest share of the UK cigarettes market in 2023?
In 2023, the convenience stores distribution channel accounted for the largest share of the UK cigarettes market.
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Which are the leading companies in the UK cigarette market?
Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco, Philip Morris International, and British American Tobacco are the leading companies in the UK cigarettes market.
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