Anyone with even a vague knowledge of cigars will tell you that South America has produced the finest and most notable cigars for well over a century. So, it’s not surprising that today’s exports largely come from South American countries, where the tobacco industry is alive and well.
These days, most of the cigars that we get our hands from come from one of two countries: Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The reason why mainly has to do with the fact that these countries simply produce the best tobacco. Tobacco companies maintain their facilities in these countries so that they can have a personal relationship with the local tobaccos that are grown, which are used to produce their delicious cigars.
However, Cuba, another country with a long history in the cigar industry, continues to be a heavy cigar exporter as well, mainly for more expensive cigars that are on the market.