Cigarettes

Asia Pacific continues to be the largest cigarette market in the world. The region’s cigarette consumption experienced a decline caused by the impact of COVID-19 leaving consumers to reduce their consumption of cigarettes or shift to illegal trade.…

There was a slight decline in volume sales of cigarettes in Azerbaijan in 2022. The decline after stable dynamics in recent years can be attributed to increasing competition from alternative product types, which subdued retail demand for cigarettes.…

Cigarettes are subject to strict regulations in China, and there is stable supply, setting it apart from other consumer goods. In 2022, cigarettes demonstrated stable retail current value growth in China, which was largely attributed to effective…

In 2022, retail volume sales of cigarettes remained fairly stagnant, seeing only a minor increase, with sales limited by the fact that smoking prevalence in Hong Kong has decreased over the years thanks to a series of tobacco control initiatives. The…

On 1 January 2022, the Indonesian government through the Finance Ministry announced an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes as part of efforts to curb consumption, especially among the country’s children and young consumers. The average increase…

Overall, economy and premium cigarettes gained retail volume share at the expense of mid-priced brands in 2022. The main reason for this trend was derived from high inflation, which drove high living costs and informed expenditure on cigarettes. Many…

The extension of smoking prohibited areas was implemented on 1 July 2022 to incorporate new premises. Smoking at reservoirs, selected public parks, and gardens was last revised in June 2016 in an effort to protect non-smokers who visit these areas…

In 2022, cigarettes saw a slight retail volume decline in South Korea. However, the decline was much more moderate compared with pre-COVID 19 years. The domestic market absorbed a great share of duty-free cigarettes. While borders reopened in 2022,…

The end of the COVID-19 era and the removal of associated restrictions led to a boost in cigarettes sales in 2022. Vietnamese consumers have re-embraced their out-of-home lifestyles and social activities, which has ultimately led to higher incidences…

The cigarette market in Thailand has seen a significant decline in recent years due to increasing health concerns, government regulations, and higher taxes on tobacco products. The Thai Government has implemented several policies to reduce tobacco…