Tobacco

Within tobacco in Kazakhstan, retail volume sales of cigarettes continued to decline in 2023. The performance of cigarettes in the market was affected by the switch to alternatives like smoking tobacco, closed system single use (closed vaping…

Tobacco in Laos recorded positive sales growth in 2023, despite spreading health concerns and government efforts to reduce smoking prevalence via information campaigns, taxation and regulation. The 2023 decree imposing higher taxes on cigarettes and…

Following slowing growth post-pandemic, volume sales of cigarettes in Hong Kong declined in 2023, in line with a stronger fall in smoking prevalence among the adult population. This downward trend was despite the relaxation of pandemic-related rules,…

Demand for cigars in Hong Kong marginally improved in 2023, supporting sales through offline distribution channels in line with the waning impact of the pandemic. One notable development was the opening of cigar shops in the Tsim Sha Tsui East…

Retail volume sales of tobacco in Hong Kong continued to strongly decline in 2023. Strong tobacco control measures and legislation introduced by the local government have resulted in a highly saturated and mature market. The government introduced yet…

Cigarettes saw volume sales decline in Indonesia in 2023. Retail volume sales of legal cigarettes in Indonesia have experienced fluctuation in recent years, with a significant fall in the final year of the review period. While legal cigarette volumes…

Cigars and cigarillos saw volume sales increase in Indonesia in 2023, while smoking tobacco witnessed a dramatic rise in volumes during the year. Cigars and cigarillos are expected to remain a niche interest, particularly as they are unappealing to…

E-vapour products recorded another year of strong double-digit current value growth in Indonesia in 2023. The strong growth of e-vapour products in the country was supported by both established brands and new players entering the market, driving the…

In 2023, legal cigarettes saw a significant decline in volume sales in Indonesia. The Indonesian Government increased the tobacco excise tax (CHT) rate by an average of 10% for cigarettes, 15% for electronic cigarettes and 6% for any other processed…

Overall, economy and premium cigarettes gained retail volume share at the expense of mid-priced brands in 2023. The main reason for this trend was high inflation, which drove up living costs and increased cigarette prices. British American Tobacco…