Market Report, "Tobacco in Estonia", Published
Retail value sales of tobacco continued to increase in 2012. An increase in volume terms, however, was recorded only among cigars in Estonia, as cigarettes and smoking tobacco volumes fell. The declines were a result of the strengthening anti-smoking sentiment within society, which was supported by tobacco excise increases and stricter regulation. In addition, anti-tobacco lobby groups increased their activities in 2012. Tobacco, primarily cigarettes, witnessed the withdrawal of several brands...
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