PMI Launches IQOS ILUMA i In Bulgaria Market

Apr.25.2025
PMI Launches IQOS ILUMA i In Bulgaria Market
Philip Morris International' s Bulgaria branch has launched the "IQOS ILUMA I" heated tobacco device, featuring three models equipped with touchscreens and customizable settings. The company now has over 450,000 IQOS users in Bulgaria.

Key points:

·IQOS ILUMA i officially enters the Bulgarian market, featuring three models: "IQOS ILUMA i PRIME","IQOS ILUMA i" and "IQOS ILUMA i One." 

·With over 450,000 IQOS users in Bulgaria, the country has become a key driver for product upgrades and local market expansion.

· Philip Morris International (PMI) states that they are continuously investing in technology and product development to provide adult smokers with better smoke-free alternatives.


 

 According to reports from Economic on April 24th, Philip Morris International (PMI) Bulgaria has recently launched the heated tobacco device "IQOS ILUMA i".

 

"IQOS ILUMA i" has launched three device models, "IQOS ILUMA i PRIME","IQOS ILUMA i"and "IQOS ILUMA i One", with a variety of colors and accessories to choose from.

 

PMI Launches IQOS ILUMA i In Bulgaria Market
IQOS ILUMA i series | Image source: PMI

 

The General Manager of Philip Morris International's (PMI) Bulgaria company, Denis Strobikin, stated that the IQOS ILUMA i is elevating the smoke-free product experience to new heights. The company remains committed to driving innovation in smoke-free alternatives based on science, providing adult smokers in Bulgaria and globally with a reduced harm choice.

 

Polina Ninova, Market and Consumer Experience Manager for Phillip Morris International (PMI), stated:

 

"The Bulgarian market currently has over 450,000 IQOS users, who have provided key feedback on product experience, serving as an important basis for driving continuous innovation for the brand. Compared to its predecessor, the ILUMA i is more intuitive and adjustable, representing a new upgraded version tailored to the actual needs of users."

 

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