InterTabac: The international cigar world presents itself in all its facets

More than 160 exhibitors already confirmed – popular pairings to take place again

When the international tobacco industry comes together again for the leading trade fair InterTabac in Dortmund from 18 to 20 September, both the top-class line-up of exhibitors and the high-quality supporting program will reflect the fact that the fascination for one of the trade fair’s core segments remains unbroken. The cigar as a traditional pleasure and cultural asset is also a strong focus at the 45th edition of the trade fair. With already more than 160 exhibitors from the cigar and accessories sector alone. And with various exciting event formats in the supporting program.

Dortmund, 29.07.2025 – The international cigar industry will present itself in all its diversity, allowing specialist retailers to discover new trends, enjoy tried-and-tested classics and benefit from the expertise of the exhibitors. Among the exhibitors presenting themselves in Dortmund will be VCF J. Cortes, a premium brand from the Belgian Vandermaliere family. J.C. Newman Cigar Co., one of the oldest family-run cigar manufacturing companies in the country, is coming from the USA. Also from the USA are Fuente Cigars and Notorious Cigars LLC. French manufacturer Maya Selva Cigars won the Cigar Trophy Award at last year’s InterTabac and is now returning. Gesinta International Tobacco and Humo Selecto S.A. , for example, are coming from Spain and House of Grauer SA from Switzerland.

Meanwhile, the traditional companies representing the German art of cigars include Joh. Wilh. von Eicken GmbH, Kleinlagel oHG, Kopp Tobaccos GmbH & Co. KG and Villiger Söhne GmbH. Companies represented at InterTabac for the first time include Selected Tobacco S.A., ArtHabanos, Capital Group America Corporation, XO Havana and Guri Cigars.

To round off the offerings in the classic cigar segment, the trade fair duo’s supporting program naturally also has several interesting points in store for trade visitors. For example, Scott Pearce, President of the Cigar Association of America (CAA), and Joshua Habursky, Managing Director of the Premium Cigar Association, have been confirmed as speakers. Their presentations will focus on the important topic of regulations.

In Newsroom 1, the focus is also traditionally on cigars. Here the popular cigar pairings and the Cigar Blending Experience will take place here. This year, the pairings will be led by Jens Tausch. He is an expert in the field of combining spirits and cigars and also works as an author for Cigar Journal. The pairings will take place on all three days of the fair at 1 pm. On Thursday and Friday afternoons, Master Blender Claudio Sgroi will also be offering a special blending experience. Advance registration is required for the events. All details can be found on the website.

>>> The day before the trade fair, the Cigar Culture Summit will take place for the first time this year. The exclusive summit brings together the leading personalities of the cigar world: from legendary manufacturers and growers to influential media, importers and retailers. Participants can expect exciting panel discussions, informative workshops, exquisite tastings and exclusive networking opportunities. Up-to-date information on this exclusive event can be found on the homepage and in the corresponding press release. >>>Note for media representatives: The InterTabac press store is now open and accreditation is possible online. You can find the registration form here.