Key highlights:
PMI plans to sell its cigar business.
2. PMI's strategic focus is gradually shifting towards new tobacco products.
Traditional tobacco remains the main source of revenue in the international market.
According to Econotimes on March 3rd, Philip Morris International (PMI) plans to sell its cigar business for over $1 billion. This move aligns with its strategic shift towards new tobacco products.
The company acquired Swedish Match by 2022, gaining the cigar business and aiming to expand its variety of new tobacco products. Following this acquisition, PMI launched Swedish Match's popular product, ZYN nicotine pouches, in the United States, sparking strong market demand.
Although the company is making efforts to promote smokeless alternatives in the United States, its traditional cigarette business, especially the iconic Marlboro brand, remains its main source of revenue. While expanding new tobacco products, PMI's international markets, especially in emerging markets, still heavily rely on cigarette demand.
Recently, PMI released its fourth quarter financial report, which exceeded expectations, and provided an optimistic outlook for 2025. Additionally, PMI's new tobacco product IQOS, which received approval from the FDA in early 2024, is gaining attention in the US market.
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