As the final numbers roll in for 2024, the U.S. cigar import market reveals a picture of subtle recalibration — not retreat. Total unit imports across large cigars and little cigars dipped slightly compared to 2023, but average value rose, and premium cigars held steady. The broader story is one of resilience, strategic refinement, and […]
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President Trump Today Announced: Universal tariff on all countries effective April 5, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. An Individualized reciprocal higher tariff rate for countries with a significant trade deficit, effective April 9, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The new policy sets a 10% universal tariff on all goods imported into the United States. Those
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This report from the Cigar Association of America (CAA) provides a summary of cigar imports for the first ten months of 2024, with a focus on large cigars, little cigars, and cigar leaf tobacco. Overview of Cigar Industry Imports Large Cigars CAA adheres to industry standards for imports as established by the U.S. Customs, the
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June 2024 Cigar Import Report (Summary) This report from the Cigar Association of America (CAA) provides a summary of cigar imports for the first half of 2024, with a focus on large cigars, little cigars, and cigar leaf tobacco. Overview of Cigar Industry Imports Large Cigars The table below comprises all four large cigar import
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CAA members Terry Gallagher, CEO of Smoker Friendly, and Greg Fox, CEO of Best Cigar Prices, are busy executives who operate in different areas of our industry. But they share similar views about our common enterprise, including the need to work together to ensure a bright future for all of us. For Terry’s company, that
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The Cigar Association of America, Inc. (CAA) has named Scott Pearce as its incoming president, effective May 28, 2024. Pearce, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), brings over 20 years of association experience to the role. Chris Howard, a CAA Board Member and Chair of the search committee, praised
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We take a holistic view of growth at the CAA. What’s good for cigar fans everywhere is what’s good for our CAA members and their businesses – and that in turn is what’s good for us as an association. It’s a growth path where everyone wins, and growth is something we know a little bit
Think about all the different types of gatherings where you’ve enjoyed cigars. So often, the practice we’re passionate about is a social activity. People who appreciate cigars also appreciate connecting, and that’s a big part of what we do at the CAA. We sponsor and co-sponsor cigar events in Washington, D.C and around the country.
What does it mean to be an association? We take this part of our identity seriously. Everything we do is connected to the needs and best interests of our members and cigar aficionados everywhere. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., CAA monitors potentially negative industry regulation and legislative efforts in every state. We’re always ready
We know we’re better together, and it’s been that way for over 130 years. The Cigar Association of America is more than a trade association. We’re a community of people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a love for cigars – and a deep appreciation for the relationships that are ignited by our common
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Washington, D.C. January 18, 2024 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today is pleased to announce that Quality Importers Trading Co. (QI) has rejoined the trade association after over a decade absence. CAA President David Ozgo stated, “Quality Importers Trading Company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of the highest quality cigar accessories
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David Ozgo has announced that he is moving on from his position as President of the Cigar Association of America. CAA wants to acknowledge David’s committed service to the Association, and is grateful for his leadership. In his time at CAA he modernized the association’s public relations and social media capability. His op-eds and interviews
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by Charlie Minato, Editor and Co-founder of Halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. Through the first nine months of 2023, the number of premium cigars imported to the U.S. is tracking very close to the record-setting number of premium cigars the U.S. imported in 2022. Read the entire story here.
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by David Savona, Executive Editor, Cigar Aficionado Nearly 340 million premium cigars imported through September All year long it looked as if we were heading for a slowdown in the cigar business. The most recent data suggests that 2023 could possibly end up as good as 2022. Read the entire story here.
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Third Quarter: Cigar Industry Imports Claw Their Way Back WASHINGTON, DC, December 26, 2023 – The Cigar Association of America today released its third quarter cigar industry imports overview report showing that imports are on the rise. According to CAA Chief Statistician Daniel Cotter, “As of the end of the third quarter this year, premium
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