Abstract
The cigarette and smoking cessation market, of which over 99% comes from cigarette sales, faces challenges in the form of consumer acceptance, legislation and taxes. Changes in the way smoking is perceived are standing in the way of younger people starting smoking, which tends to be the grounds for lifelong patronage. In this report, Mintel offers a comprehensive review of where the industry stands and how it is changing.
Analysis and insights offered include:
- Where should manufacturers turn for revenue growth?
- How health concerns are affecting the market, and where they offer potential for growth.
- The impact of increased competition offering nicotine delivery.
- How legislation affects the market.
- How retailers can increase sales, and how manufacturers can benefit from creative retail choices.
Insights are supported by exclusive Mintel consumer research, which delves into topics such as:
- How the number of smokers and the amount they are smoking is changing, and why.
- What is the primary deterrent to smoking cessation aid usage?
- What motivates changes in cigarette and NRT brand?
- How various demographics differ in attitudes towards cigarettes and quitting smoking.
This report contains US IRI InfoScan data.
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