Comprehensive analysis of the market, brands and economic impact on Algerian consumers
Cigarette prices inAlgeria rose sharply in 2025, as confirmed by the latest figures from the newspaper ObservAlgérieand reports from the Ministry of Finance. The new price grids, in force since October, apply to all brands on the market, from top-of-the-range products such as Marlboro to discounted local products.
This increase comes against a backdrop of tax reform aimed at better controlling tobacco sales, raising taxes and stabilizing public revenues from this sector.
Table of cigarette prices in Algeria (updated October 2025)
| N° | Make / Model | Price (DZD) | Equivalent (€) | Segment | Change 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlboro Red | 590 DZD | ~4,05 € | Premium | +40 DZD |
| 2 | Marlboro Gold | 580 DZD | ~3,98 € | Premium | +35 DZD |
| 3 | Rothmans Blue | 520 DZD | ~3,57 € | Premium | +30 DZD |
| 4 | Camel Yellow | 500 DZD | ~3,43 € | Average | +25 DZD |
| 5 | Camel Blue | 510 DZD | ~3,49 € | Average | +30 DZD |
| 6 | Winston Red | 490 DZD | ~3,33 € | Average | +20 DZD |
| 7 | Winston Blue | 480 DZD | ~3,27 € | Average | +20 DZD |
| 8 | Gauloises Red | 470 DZD | ~3,20 € | Average | +20 DZD |
| 9 | Gauloises Blue | 460 DZD | ~3,14 € | Average | +15 DZD |
| 10 | Chesterfield Red | 450 DZD | ~3,07 € | Average | +15 DZD |
| 11 | Chesterfield Blue | 440 DZD | ~3,00 € | Average | +10 DZD |
| 12 | Philip Morris | 500 DZD | ~3,43 € | Premium | +25 DZD |
| 13 | L&M Blue | 430 DZD | ~2,95 € | Economical | +10 DZD |
| 14 | L&M Red | 420 DZD | ~2,89 € | Economical | +10 DZD |
| 15 | Marquise | 400 DZD | ~2,75 € | Economical | +10 DZD |
| 16 | Next Blue | 410 DZD | ~2,82 € | Economical | +15 DZD |
| 17 | Gold Coast | 390 DZD | ~2,68 € | Economical | +10 DZD |
| 18 | Excellence | 380 DZD | ~2,61 € | Local | +10 DZD |
| 19 | Miami | 370 DZD | ~2,54 € | Local | +10 DZD |
| 20 | MacQueen | 360 DZD | ~2,47 € | Local | +10 DZD |
💡 Estimated conversion rate: €1 ≈ 145 DZD (average autumn 2025 exchange rate).
Sources: ObservAlgérie, Ministry of Finance, authorized distributors.
A changing tobacco economy
There are almost five million cigarette consumers inAlgeria, according to figures published by the national tobacco distribution company. The market is worth several tens of billions of dinars a year.
This situation makes the sector a key player in the nationaleconomy, but also a challenge for public authorities, between public health and balancing the budget.
The successive price rises can be explained by the rise in specific taxes on tobacco, incorporated into the Finance Act 2025. In particular, this law imposes an additional tax of 15% on the retail price, in order to increase revenue and encourage a reduction in consumption.
Sidebar: economic analysis of 2025 increases
Tobacco industry players explain that the latest increase stems from a twofold imperative:
- preserve the economic life of manufacturers and sellers,
- and align taxation with public health objectives.
This reform is based on a more transparent market structure, in line with international standards. Informal trading practices are gradually being phased out, in favor of sales that are more closely regulated by law.
Imported products, notably Rothmans, remain the most expensive, while local packsremain affordable for the majority of Algerian consumers. The average cost of a pack is now estimated at 460 DZD, compared with 420 DZD a year earlier.
Impact on the daily lives of Algerians
This price increase has a direct impact on the daily lives of Algerians, already marked by a general rise in the cost of living. In Algiers, Oran and Constantine, vendors report a slight drop in sales since the spring.
For some smokers, tobacco is now perceived as a luxury product. Others are turning to economical packagesor local alternatives.
In the big cities, the situation remains contrasted: consumption falls slightly in urban areas, but remains stable in rural areas where prices are sometimes lower. The tobaccoeconomy thus remains a paradoxical pillar of the country, between budgetary dependence and public health issues.
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