Herbal Smoking Products Market Report

With 1.1 billion smokers globally, smoking has become a public health issue, causing more than 8 million deaths yearly. Furthermore, 7 million of those deaths are directly caused by smoking, with the rest due to second-hand smoke exposure.  Moreover, smoking is associated with an increased risk of a number of negative health consequences, including cardiovascular disease, several types of cancer, diabetes and stroke. According to ACS Publications, the increasing number of smokers in developing countries contributed significantly to the more than US$ 849.9 billion global tobacco industry in 2023. The number of smokers attempting to quit smoking has increased in recent years. In the US, between 30% to 50% of smokers try to quit every year, but only 7.5% of these attempts are successful, owing mostly to the high addictive power of nicotine alkaloids in tobacco. The herbal smoking products industry is thriving as a result of rising demand for nicotine replacement products and increased public awareness of the serious health consequences of tobacco smoking. The growing concern over the loss of life caused by smoking tobacco products throughout the globe is expected to increase demand for nicotine replacement products as well as non-addictive alternatives to tobacco smoking, positively impacting the development of the herbal smoking products market.

Herbal smoking products do not have tobacco or nicotine; thus, the chemicals resulting from burning the herbs in the holder, including tar, carbon monoxide, and carcinogens, are as dangerous as smoking the traditional tobacco products. Due to this, a number of nations in the global have outlawed the promotion of herbal smoking products. Also, there are herbal smoking products with sweet taste simulant candy that could target teenagers and are at risk of being sold by outlawed peddlers to underage people. In addition, many anti-smoking campaigns that exist globally entail reduction of the number of people who support smoking thus limiting the overall cigarette sales. These factors are expected to restrict the development of the global market for herbal smoking products. These substances can be hazardous to the use of herbal smoking products hence putting into risk the health of the consumers. Besides negative implication of quality, the presence of these substances poses a question on future health implications thus a challenge for the herbal smoking products industry which would require a safer formula or a new formula.

Advancements, tactics, and new ideas in herbal smoking products are fuelling market expansion by improving product attractiveness and meeting consumer needs. Developments in product formulation and technology enhance the safety and effectiveness of herbal smoking products, resulting in improved quality offerings. Strategic efforts, like collaborations and focused advertising, increase market penetration and consumer recognition. Innovations, such as adding new tastes and components, meet changing preferences and set products apart in a competitive market. These combined initiatives enhance consumer engagement and acceptance, while also addressing obstacles, positioning herbal smoking products for long-term market growth. Innovations such as fresh tastes and enhanced distribution techniques, meet changing consumer desires and distinguish products in a competitive market. These joint efforts not only tackle current obstacles but also increase interest and use, driving the overall growth of the herbal smoking product market.

One of the main factors fueling expansion in the U.S. market is the increasing accessibility of herbal smoking products through a variety of distribution channels. Herbal smoking products are distributed through a variety of distribution channels, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, internet platforms and specialist stores. Among supermarkets and hypermarkets that offer herbal cigarettes are Sainsbury's, ASDA, and Tesco.   Similarly, the American Cancer Society developed measures to promote and implement smoke-free workplaces. They include offering incentives to minimise out-of-pocket costs for smoking cessation treatments, encouraging more smokers to use them. More such awareness initiatives are expected to be launched during the forecast period, increasing the country's demand for smoking cessation goods such as herbal smoking products.