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Wholesale Shisha & Hookah Tobacco | Brands for Lounges, Smoke Shops & Retailers
LTI Wholesale is a US distributor of shisha and hookah tobacco serving licensed retailers nationwide. Stock the seven leading shisha brands—Al Fakher, Starbuzz, Adalya, Fumari, Mazaya, Nakhla, and Afzal—in 50g, 250g, and 1kg sizes for hookah lounges, smoke shops, convenience stores, and tobacco retailers. Wholesale only—valid tobacco license, adult verification, and compliant shipping required.
About the Shisha Category
Shisha (also called hookah tobacco, mu'assel, or nargile tobacco) is a molasses-based tobacco blend smoked through a waterpipe. The category has grown into one of the highest-margin and highest-repeat-purchase segments in adult-use tobacco retail, driven by hookah lounges in college towns and urban markets, plus a steady at-home consumer base. Each brand brings a different flavor approach and price point—from classic Middle Eastern blends to modern American cocktail-style flavors—giving retailers room to tailor selection to their customer base.
Shisha Brands We Carry
Category Benchmark
Al Fakher Shisha
Founded 1999 in the United Arab Emirates. The most recognized shisha brand in the global hookah market and the classic-flavor benchmark in the category. Available in 50g, 250g, and 1kg sizes. Best for retailers who want the strongest brand recognition and broadest flavor catalog.
American / Modern Flavors
Starbuzz Shisha
American brand known for modern cocktail-style flavor profiles. Available in Silver Edition and Bold Edition lines, plus the 100g compact size for variety packs and sampling. Best for smoke shops serving customers who want American-style sweetened blends.
Turkish / Cocktail Blends
Adalya Shisha
Turkish brand founded 2003, one of the largest hookah tobacco producers in the world, known for inventive cocktail-style blends like Love 66 and Lady Killer. Heat-tolerant Virginia-leaf cut works on both foil and Heat Management Device setups. Best for lounge operators and shops serving customers who want modern blends beyond the classic catalog.
Premium Tier
Fumari
American premium shisha brand known for signature flavors like White Gummi Bear, Ambrosia, and Spiced Chai. Targets the higher end of the retail price spectrum. Best for premium smoke shops and lounges whose customers will pay for distinctive flavor experiences.
Value Tier
Mazaya
Jordanian brand offering classic shisha flavors (Double Apple, Gum with Mint, Lemon with Mint, Iced Mint) at competitive value pricing. Best for convenience stores and value-tier retailers who need recognized flavors at a lower per-gram cost.
Traditional / Est. 1913
Nakhla
Egyptian brand founded in 1913—the oldest commercial hookah tobacco brand in the world. Known for traditional Middle Eastern flavor profiles favored by experienced hookah customers. Best for retailers serving customers with cultural ties to traditional shisha or those who specifically request a darker, more classic smoke.
Regional Specialty
Afzal
Indian-origin brand offering unique regional flavor profiles including Pan Raas. Best for retailers serving South Asian customer communities or those expanding their flavor catalog beyond standard offerings.
Available Sizes Across Brands
50g & 100g Packs
Used for variety packs, single-session purchases, and trial SKUs. Available across most brands. Ideal for impulse-buy placement at the counter.
250g Tubs
The workhorse size across nearly every brand in our catalog. The most common SKU for smoke shops, tobacco retailers, and convenience stores—large enough for repeat use, small enough to keep inventory fresh.
1kg Containers
The high-volume option carried in select brands (Al Fakher, Adalya Love 66) for hookah lounges and operators serving daily session demand. Better unit economics per gram and the standard size for B2B lounge supply.
Best Retail Placement
- Hookah lounges: Build a core flavor inventory mixing Al Fakher classics with Adalya cocktail-style blends and a premium Fumari accent. The 1kg sizes drive the best unit economics here.
- Smoke shops: Cover the full price-tier spread—Mazaya at value, Al Fakher and Starbuzz at mainstream, Fumari at premium. Stocking multiple brands captures every customer preference within the same visit.
- Convenience stores and gas stations: Lead with Al Fakher and Mazaya at the 250g size. Position near hookah charcoal, foil, hoses, and accessories for cross-sell.
- Tobacco retailers and cigar lounges: Useful category expansion. Stock recognized brands like Al Fakher and Nakhla to capture customers who already purchase cigars or pipe tobacco.
Why Buy Shisha Wholesale From LTI
- Seven leading shisha brands under one supplier, simplifying purchasing and reducing the number of vendor accounts retailers need to manage
- Full size coverage from 50g and 100g sample packs through 250g tubs and 1kg lounge containers
- Wholesale-only pricing with case discounts available to approved accounts
- Established supply relationships across the major shisha brands
- Compliant shipping to licensed tobacco retailers across the United States
- Cross-category pairing with hookah hardware, charcoal, foil, bowls, and accessories from a single vendor
Shisha Wholesale – FAQ
Who can buy shisha tobacco from LTI Wholesale?
Shisha and hookah tobacco are sold wholesale to licensed tobacco retailers only. Account approval, adult verification, and valid tobacco license documentation are required.
Which shisha brands does LTI carry?
LTI Wholesale stocks seven leading shisha brands: Al Fakher, Starbuzz, Adalya, Fumari, Mazaya, Nakhla, and Afzal. Together these cover every major price tier and flavor approach in the category, from traditional Middle Eastern blends to modern American cocktail-style flavors.
What sizes does shisha tobacco come in?
Shisha tobacco is typically sold in 50g and 100g packs (for variety packs and trial), 250g tubs (the most common retail size), and 1kg containers (for hookah lounges and high-volume operators). Size availability varies by brand—Al Fakher offers the full 50g/250g/1kg range, while some brands like Adalya focus primarily on the 250g size.
Which brand should I stock for a hookah lounge?
Most successful hookah lounges carry a mix: Al Fakher classics for traditional customers, Adalya for modern cocktail-style flavors, and a premium accent like Fumari for customers willing to pay more for distinctive blends. The 1kg sizes from Al Fakher and Adalya deliver the best unit economics for daily lounge service.
Which brand should I stock for a convenience store or smoke shop?
For convenience stores and gas stations, Al Fakher and Mazaya at the 250g size are the highest-velocity SKUs. Smoke shops should add Starbuzz for American-style flavor profiles and Fumari for premium customers, building a multi-brand assortment that captures every visitor preference.
What's the difference between hookah tobacco and other types of tobacco?
Hookah tobacco (also called shisha or mu'assel) is a molasses-based blend designed to be smoked through a waterpipe. It typically contains tobacco leaf, vegetable glycerin, molasses, and flavorings. The product category is regulated by the FDA under the same Tobacco Control Act framework as cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco.
Do you offer case discounts on shisha?
Wholesale case pricing and volume discounts are available to approved LTI Wholesale accounts. Contact our sales team or log in for current pricing.
Do prices show publicly?
Wholesale pricing is available to approved LTI Wholesale accounts after login.
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