Photo: ADALBERTO ROQUE / AFPSource: AFPInternational sales of Cuban cigars, the island nation's most emblematic export, soared 31 percent last year as global demand rises for luxury products, the country's main tobacco exporter said Monday. As a region, Europe is the main market, buying up 56 percent of Cuban cigar exports. It is the only enterprise charged with the export of "habanos" cigars. Cuban tobacco, renowned for being among the best in the world, is one of the island's top export products. Cuban tobacco, renowned for being among the best in the world, is one of the island's top export products along with nickel, seafood, vaccines and medical services.

Source: Daily Nation February 27, 2024 03:49 UTC