New Market Report: Smokeless Tobacco in Canada
Retail sales of smokeless tobacco fell by 2% in volume terms in 2012, to reach 274 tonnes, as overall consumption remained low and on a declining trend during the review period. The continued decline in sales was primarily due to the falling use of smokeless tobacco amongst mainstream smokers, a lack of product development and marketing efforts, as well as the growing health concerns associated with these products.
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