Just Published: "Cigarettes in Algeria"
In 2013, cigarettes posted volume growth of 4% and current value growth of 9%. Cigarette smoking remained fashionable among youths and was also seen as a type of emancipation for women, albeit only in urban areas. In addition, widespread disregard of the smoking ban and the absence of government communication regarding health issues led to a rise in the smoking population and hence sales. Moreover, the prices of cigarettes remained low and so consumers did not have to seek out...
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