"Tobacco in Sweden" Is Now Available at Fast Market Research
In January 2012, taxation on cigarettes was updated and increased. The taxation structure continues the method from the previous year, which means that the tax is focused on volume and not on value. The decision to lower ad valorem excise and raise other taxes was made in order to prevent economy brands from becoming more popular. The main reasons behind this taxation method are reducing cigarettes consumption and preventing young people from starting to smoke, due to economic considerations.
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