Price of a pack of HB in Germany
2026 Price: HB
Historical evolution: HB (Germany)
📊 Price analysis
In 2026, a pack of 20 HB cigarettes costs 7.71 €. Since 2000, the price has gone from 2.30 € to 7.71 €, a rise of 235 % (×3.4 over 26 years). Over the last five years alone, the pack rose by 1.69 €. These figures are estimates: with no survey of the brand itself, they follow the trend of Marlboro, the country's reference brand.
Among the 4 countries we track where HB is sold, this price ranks 2 of 4 (most to least expensive). The cheapest pack is 5.33 € (Portugal) and the priciest 13.95 € (United Kingdom). That is 11 % below the brand's average (8.62 €).
| Year | Marlboro (reference) | HB (estimated, × 0.82) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.40 € | 7.71 € |
| 2025 | 8.90 € | 7.30 € |
| 2024 | 8.40 € | 6.89 € |
| 2023 | 8.00 € | 6.56 € |
| 2022 | 7.60 € | 6.23 € |
| 2021 | 7.34 € | 6.02 € |
| 2020 | 7.08 € | 5.81 € |
| 2019 | 6.83 € | 5.60 € |
| 2018 | 6.57 € | 5.39 € |
| 2017 | 6.33 € | 5.19 € |
| 2016 | 6.09 € | 4.99 € |
| 2015 | 5.85 € | 4.80 € |
| 2014 | 5.69 € | 4.67 € |
| 2013 | 5.52 € | 4.53 € |
| 2012 | 5.36 € | 4.40 € |
| 2011 | 5.19 € | 4.26 € |
| 2010 | 5.03 € | 4.12 € |
| 2009 | 4.85 € | 3.98 € |
| 2008 | 4.66 € | 3.82 € |
| 2007 | 4.48 € | 3.67 € |
| 2006 | 4.30 € | 3.53 € |
| 2005 | 4.11 € | 3.37 € |
| 2004 | 3.71 € | 3.04 € |
| 2003 | 3.41 € | 2.80 € |
| 2002 | 3.10 € | 2.54 € |
| 2001 | 2.96 € | 2.43 € |
| 2000 | 2.81 € | 2.30 € |
No survey of its own for HB: its price is estimated at 82% of that of Marlboro, the country's reference brand, for every year. See the Marlboro page
🌍 The same pack in other countries
| Countries | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5.33 € |
| United Kingdom | 13.95 € (£11.82) |
| Austria | 7.50 € |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Data & sources
Last updated :
Methodology : Most brands' prices are surveyed at retailers or in dated price lists: this is the price printed on the tax stamp, the only selling price allowed. Years with no survey are estimated from Marlboro and the brand's surveyed gap, and marked "estimate".
Main sources (8)
- monsieurvintage.com (FR, Marlboro, 2000-2025, DGDDI)
- mylasertabac.com (EU, 2025-11)
- travel-europe.info (EU, 2026)
- andorratools.com (AD, 2026)
- ADII, Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (MA, 2025)
- WHO Global Tobacco Report 2015 (TN, Marlboro)
- Statista (ES, Marlboro, 2007-2022)
- ONS, RPI timeseries CZMP (UK)
Provided for informational purposes only. Verify with official sources for any critical use.