Tobacco

In 2023, the consumption of cigars and cigarillos in Argentina experienced a slight decline in volume terms. This decline was primarily due to the import restrictions imposed by the former Alberto Fernandez government, which included a partial…

Demand for cigars and cigarillos remained low in Algeria in 2023, with volume sales falling. The non-existence of local production combined with the restrictions on imports and local currency depreciation all dampened demand. Therefore, volume sales…

In 2023, cigarettes continued to record positive total volume growth in Vietnam despite the economy encountering difficulties during the year. Smoking has become deeply ingrained in the daily routines and habits of many people in Vietnam. Even in the…

In 2023, cigarettes in Uzbekistan witnessed significant developments. Total smoking prevalence in terms of cigarettes rose in 2022-2023. This was due to a significant increase in smoking prevalence among adult males, as the rate among adult females…

In 2023, the retail volume sales of cigarettes posted an eighth annual consecutive decline. There were several driving forces behind this negative industry trend. On one hand, this was caused by a decline in smoking prevalence and a lower number of…