Cigarette prices in Egypt: Local brands stable, imported brands rise

Local cigarette prices are stable in Egypt, while imported brands have seen notable increases. Egyptian markets on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, maintained steady prices for local cigarettes at 44 Egyptian pounds per pack. Imported cigarettes, however, experienced significant price hikes. This comes amid consumer attention to price differences and a desire for officially priced, quality tobacco products, influenced by recent market changes and global raw material costs.