Cigar Association of America

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) signed H.B. 1215, allowing municipalities to license new cigar bars for the first time since 2008. CAA's Don Hagger played a key role in advancing the bill to the Governor's desk. #caa #cigarassociation More: cigarsusa.org/south-dakota-c…

Premium handmade cigars use 100% tobacco and are crafted by skilled rollers for a rich, traditional experience. Chosen for milestones or slowing down, they showcase draw, burn, construction, and evolving flavor—while supporting artisan jobs and generations of expertise. #caa

Idaho's HB 817 — mobile cigar shops and age-restricted cigar gardens at events — cleared the House Business Committee on a near-unanimous voice vote. CAA's Brody Aston testified in support. Thanks to Rep. James Petzke for leading the charge. #caa #cigarassociation #advocacy

Manifatture Sigaro Toscano S.r.l., born in 1818 and and whose cigars are crafted from fire-cured Kentucky tobacco, are now CAA members. Read the full announcement at cigarsusa.org/toscano-joins-…. #caa #cigarassociation

Utah's H.B. 447 passed the state Senate this week and is now headed to Gov. Spencer Cox for his signature. CAA and team member Nate Sechrest worked with the Utah Legislature to advance the bill, which would authorize online cigar sales in the state. #caa #cigarassociation #protectingtheindustry

CAA delivers a win in Oregon. After testimony from Montana Lewellen, legislators removed language from House Bill 1571 that would have banned online sales and sampling. Oregon consumers will continue to have fair access. #caa #cigarassociation #protectthecigarindustry

CAA was front and center today in Rhode Island with House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi. CAA SVP of Government Affairs Patrick Anderson discussed fair tobacco taxation and why raising tobacco taxes will not solve the state’s budget challenges. #caa #cigarassociation #protectingtheindustry

Happy #NationalCigarDay! On Feb. 27, 1883, Oscar Hammerstein I patented an early cigar rolling machine — a milestone that helped industrialize American manufacturing and ignite a culture. CAA is proud to carry that legacy forward, from seed to sale. #caa #cigarassociation

Honduras continues to strengthen its role in the U.S. premium large cigar market. Through Sept. 2025, imports rose about 14.8% year over year. Since 2019, growth has averaged 7–8% annually, reflecting sustained demand and expanding capacity. CAA Q3 Import Report: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

CAA welcomes La Aurora USA to the association. CAA President Scott Pearce: “La Aurora will be a tremendous addition to our membership.” La Aurora USA CEO Ed McKenna: “Every segment of the industry must be represented.” cigarsusa.org/la-aurora-join… #caa #cigarassociation

The Dominican Republic remains a key pillar of the U.S. premium large cigar market. Through Sept. 2025, imports increased about 3.8% year over year. Since 2019, shipments have shown steady growth, with a 5–6% compound annual growth rate. Report: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

CAA is partnering with Total Product Expo (TPE 2026) to provide members with complimentary access to one of the industry’s largest trade shows. The show will take place this March 31-April 2 in Las Vegas, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers from across product categories. CAA members may register at no cost using promo code CAA26. Register here: registration.experientevent.com/ShowTPE261/Flo… #caa #cigarassociation #tpe26 #totalproductexpo #tpelasvegas

Nicaragua continues to lead the U.S. premium large cigar market. Through Sept. 2025, imports rose about 2.1% year over year. Since 2019, Nicaragua has posted an estimated 9–10% annual growth rate, remaining the primary driver of premium segment growth. Snapshot from CAA Q3 Import Report: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

Imported premium large cigars account for just over 5% of total large cigar import volume as of September 2025 yet are estimated to represent 14–19% of retail cigar sales dollars. This relationship underscores the importance of value and pricing within the premium segment. See Q3 Import report snapshot: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

Through September 2025, estimated premium large cigar imports continued to increase year over year by 4.6%. Although premiums represent a small share of total volume, their resilience and influence within the U.S. cigar market continues to grow. Report: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

While much of the cigar market remains under pressure in 2025, the smaller import segment for little cigars shows a different trend. Imports are up 26% year to date as of September across filtered and machine-made, 100% tobacco little cigars from multiple producing countries. See the Q3 Import Report snapshot: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

Mass-market large cigar imports account for the majority of the 2025 year-to-date decline, reflecting sustained pressure in lower-priced categories that drive overall volume. Higher production costs, tariffs, and heightened price sensitivity continue to weigh most heavily on these segments, shaping the broader import landscape. Q3 Import Report snapshot: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

September 2025 data show large cigar imports continuing to cool, driven by sustained declines in lower-priced, mass-market categories. Higher-value segments remain more resilient relative to other categories. Report: cigarsusa.org/us-cigar-impor… #caa #cigarassociation

The Q3 2025 import data shows a U.S. cigar market that remains largely stable. While total volumes continue to track modestly below prior-year levels, the pace of decline has moderated, and higher-value and premium segments continue to hold steady. Overall, the data points to a market also increasingly influenced by product mix rather than only pure volume. #caa #cigarassociation

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) released Q3 2025 import data this week showing a 4.6% increase in premium large cigar imports through the first three quarters of the year, totaling 318.6 million cigars. The data was cited by Cigar Aficionado in a recent article. Read the article: cigaraficionado.com/article/cigar-… #caa #cigarassociation