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Oct 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Cigars: An Emerging Alternative to Cigarettes

Dublin, Oct. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z2...ars_global ) has announced the addition of the "Cigars - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Cigars in US$ Million & Million Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 182 companies including many key and niche players such as:

Agio Cigars
Altadis SA
Dannemann Cigarenfabrik GmbH
Habanos SA Corporation
John Middleton
Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Swedish Match
Swisher International, Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Cigars I-3
Cigar Types: Quality and Appearance Disparities I-3
Large Cigars I-3
Little Cigars I-4
Cigarillos I-4

II. Executive Summary

1. OUTLOOK II-1

A Prelude II-1
Current & Future Analysis II-1
Volume Analysis II-1
Value Analysis II-1
US and Europe Rule Global Cigar Market despite Regulatory Pressures II-2
Emerging Economies to Offer Stability to Cigar Market in the Long Run II-2
Cigars - An Emerging Alternative to Cigarettes II-2

2. TRENDS & ISSUES II-3

Cigar Market Growth: An Outcome of Mass Market Strategies II-3
Dominance of Low-Valued Products Cut Down Manufacturer Profitability II-3
Global Cigar Market Witnessing Rise in Youth Smoking II-3
Flavored Options Result in Demand Growth among Youth II-4
Growing Consumption of Cigars: A Boon for Cigar Tobacco Farmers II-4
Product Preference: A Perspective II-4
A Peek into the Handmade Premium Cigars Market II-4
Cuban Cigars Rise Out of the Recessionary Blues II-5
Role of Asia in Recovery of Cuban Production and Exports of Cigars II-5
Habanos Dominates the Cuban Cigar Industry II-5
Rise in Popularity of Non-Cuban Cigars: A Background II-6
Cigar Manufacturers Eye Female Cigar Smoking Market II-6

3. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE II-7

Regulatory Scenario in the Global Cigar Arena II-7
Global Regulatory Rampage on Tobacco Products Leaves Industry High and Dry II-7
Manufacturers Adapt to Increasing Tax Policy Disparities II-8
Flaws in Regulations Drives Youth Cigar Consumption II-8
Illegal Trading: A Menace to the Industry II-8

4. COMPETITION II-9

European Companies Rule the Global Cigar Market II-9
Cigar Manufacturers Oriented towards Mass Market Products II-9
Major Premium Cigar Brands in the Global Arena II-9
Major Global Cigar Manufacturers: A Brief Insight II-10
Altadis SA II-10
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S II-10
Swisher International II-10
John Middleton II-10

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-11

Cigars II-11
Cigar Types: Quality and Appearance Disparities II-11
Large Cigars II-11
Little Cigars II-11
Cigarillos II-11

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS II-12

Gurkha Cigar Group to Launch Gurkha Ghost Cigar II-12
Oliveros Cigars Unveils Boutique Blends Cigars II-12
General Cigar Launches Don Sixto II-12
Habanos to Unveil EdiciónLimitada Cigars for 2012 II-12
Torano Family Cigar Company Launches 3 new Cigars II-13
cigarsindia.in Launches Alec Bradley Maxx in II-13
Davidoff Launches Cigarillos for Indian Cigar Smokers II-13
cigarsindia.in Launches Padron Cigars II-13
Rocky Patel Launches Cigars and Cigar Accessories in India II-14
Gran HabanoCigars to Launch Two New Cigar Variants and a Factory Boutique II-14
Habanos S.A. Introduces Half Corona Cigar to the H.Upmann Range of Cigars II-14
Partagas Introduces Two New Cigars II-14
Scandinavian Tobacco Unveils Willem II Moments, a Value Offer Cigar II-14
Ted's Cigars Launch HOPZ Seasoned Cigars II-15
Joya de Nicaragua Announces Launch of Cuenca y Blanco cigars II-15
Miami Cigar to Launch La Sirena Cigars II-15
Habanos Launches Julieta Cigars for Women II-16
Scandinavian Tobacco to Launch Cafe Crème Silver Filter II-16
Torano Cigars Launch Master Cigars II-16
Davidoff Launches PurodOro Series Cigars II-16
ITC Launches Armenteros Hand-rolled Cigars II-17
BestCigarPrices.com and Alec Bradley Jointly Launch Star Insignia Cigars Online II-17

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-18

Altadis and Tabacalera Form Joint Venture II-18
Avanti Enters into Licensing Agreement with Villiger to Venture into Italy II-18
Emilio Cigars Signs Joint Distribution Agreement with Rodrigo Boutique Cigars II-18
Ezra Zion Cigars and CigarFederation.com Inks distribution agreement with Emilio Cigars II-18
Davidoff Inks Sponsorship Agreement with Art Basel II-19
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Acquires Lane Limited from Reynolds American II-19
Adduci Inks Deal to Takeover Royal Jamaica Cigars II-19
M. Misti Cigar Company Signs Distribution Agreement with GBP International II-20
Commonwealth and Altadis Consolidate Operations II-20
Torano Family Cigar Company Acquires Distribution Rights for Sam Leccia Cigars II-20
Graycliff Enters into Agreement with Torano II-21
TekaPuro Inks Long-Term Agreement with Oliveros Cigars II-21
ITC Collaborates with La Aurora II-21
Studio Tobac Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Padilla Cigars II-22
STG and Swedish Match Merge Cigar Businesses II-22
Bayer CropScience Inks Joint Partnership Agreement with Camacho Cigars II-22

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-23

Agio Cigars (The Netherlands) II-23
Altadis SA (Spain) II-23
Dannemann Cigarenfabrik GmbH (Germany) II-23
Habanos SA Corporation (Cuba) II-24
John Middleton (US) II-24
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (Denmark) II-24
Swedish Match (Sweden) II-25
Swisher International, Inc. (US) II-26

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-27

Volume Analytics II-28

III. Market

1. THE UNITED STATES

2. CANADA

3. JAPAN

4. EUROPE

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

6. LATIN AMERICA

7. REST OF WORLD

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 182 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 218)

The United States (106)
Canada (3)
Japan (3)
Europe (55)
- Germany (12)
- The United Kingdom (6)
- Italy (3)
- Spain (5)
- Rest of Europe (29)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (18)
Latin America (28)
Africa (3)
Middle East (2)

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z2...ars_global

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager.
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
Sector: Tobacco

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