A recently published study in the BMC Public Health journal (here), finds several reasons why younger smokers in Ireland use roll-your-own tobacco. Based on 62 participants this qualitative Study finds that affordability is one factor amongst several considerations why the young adults interviewed switched from manufactured cigarettes to smoke roll-your-own tobacco. Read More
The KPMG 2017 Project Sun report on counterfeit and contraband cigarette consumption in Europe shows an overall decrease in the trade of illicit cigarettes, although they are still estimated at 8.7% of total consumption. In total this represents a tax revenue loss of €10bn for EU member states, making illicit cigarettes one of the largest sources of overall consumption. Read More
The European Commission’s DG TAXUD published end of July the updated releases for consumption of cigarettes and fine-cut tobacco, including 2017 figures. Sales have declined for fine-cut tobacco products by around 6%. Read More