FTC Releases 2021 Cigarette and Tobacco Sales Report

Feb.02.2023

The FTC's 2021 cigarette and smokeless tobacco sales report showed decreased sales and increased market share for menthol products.

On January 30th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its 2021 report on sales and marketing expenditures for cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States.

According to a report, the largest cigarette company in the United States sold 190.2 billion cigarettes to national wholesalers and retailers in 2021, a decrease from the 203.7 billion sold in 2020. Mint-flavored cigarettes now hold a market share of 37% among major manufacturers, more than double the 16% market share they held in 1963.

Sales of smokeless tobacco decreased from 126.8 million pounds in 2020 to 122 million pounds in 2021, while revenue increased from $4.82 billion in 2020 to $4.96 billion in 2021. Mint-flavored smokeless tobacco products account for over half of all sales, while fruit-flavored smokeless tobacco products make up 2.7%.

In addition, sales of nicotine lozenges or pouches without tobacco in 2021 amounted to $804.8 million, which is higher than the $422.7 million recorded in 2020.

Note: The smokeless tobacco referred to in the report refers to non-burning or non-inhalable tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, and dissolvable tobacco products, and does not include electronic cigarettes.

Reference:

The 2021 report on cigarettes by the Federal Trade Commission.

The 2021 report on smokeless tobacco by the Federal Trade Commission.

#Traditional tobacco #Market #Africa #Kenya #Report

This document has been generated through artificial intelligence translation and is provided solely for the purposes of industry discourse and learning. Please note that the intellectual property rights of the content belong to the original media source or author. Owing to certain limitations in the translation process, there may be discrepancies between the translated text and the original content. We recommend referring to the original source for complete accuracy. In case of any inaccuracies, we invite you to reach out to us with corrections. If you believe any content has infringed upon your rights, please contact us immediately for its removal.

Special Report | After the Shortage: How the U.S. Vape Market Is Rebuilding Itself

After a wave of regulatory crackdowns, the U.S. vaping market is undergoing a deep reshuffle — shortages sparked frenzy, and resupply triggered elimination. Through interviews with industry insiders from both China and the United States, 2Firsts reveals how the American market is rebuilding itself amid turbulence.

Nov.12

Tobacco-Free Kids Condemns PMI for Marketing Zyn to Youth via F1 Sponsorship

Yolonda C. Richardson, President and CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, issued a statement on December 10, 2025, condemning Philip Morris International (PMI) for partnering with Ferrari to promote Zyn nicotine pouches on Formula 1 cars. She said PMI’s claim that the sponsorship targets adults is misleading, as F1’s audience has become increasingly young—with over 4 million children aged 8–12 now following the sport.

Dec.12 by 2FIRSTS.ai

BAT plans to sell its stake in ITC Hotels, using proceeds to reduce debt

British American Tobacco (BAT) plans to sell all or part of its stake in ITC Hotels via an accelerated bookbuild, with the sale size expected to be up to 15.3% of the company’s shares. The company says the proceeds will be used to reduce debt and bring its leverage back within the target range.

Dec.05 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Products | VAPORESSO Unveils Two New 10 mL Pod Devices for UK and US E-Commerce Channels

VAPORESSO has recently launched two new open-system vaping devices. The XROS 5 Nano is the first to roll out across UK and US online channels, featuring 30W output and a touch-screen design, while the ECO NANO Plus has gone live on the brand’s official website with a 10 mL high-capacity pod and a 1400 mAh battery.

Nov.26 by 2FIRSTS.ai