Tobacco Tax Hikes in 15 Countries for 2023

As 2022 draws to a close, many countries and regions have announced their plans to increase tobacco taxes for the coming year.

2FIRSTS has found that a total of 15 countries and regions have plans to increase tobacco taxes, with an equal number of countries in Europe and Asia. So, which are these 15 countries and regions? 2FIRSTS has exclusively listed them. (Click on the blue text to access the relevant articles directly.)

The price of electronic cigarettes in Russia has increased by 30%.

December 13, 2022.

Russian e-cigarette prices may increase by 30% next year.

In 2023, due to an increase in demand and an increase in consumption tax, the prices of electronic cigarettes in Russia may rise by 25-30%, while the prices of electronic cigarette oil may rise by more than 70%.

The price of electronic cigarettes in Italy has increased by 0.13 euros.

December 27th, 2022.

The cost for electronic cigarettes in Italy in the year 2023 is set to increase by 0.13 euros per milliliter.

In 2023, Italy will implement new regulations on tobacco prices. Non-nicotine electronic cigarettes will cost approximately 0.08 euros per milliliter (equivalent to approximately 0.59 Chinese yuan). However, electronic cigarettes containing nicotine will have a higher cost of approximately 0.13 euros per milliliter (equivalent to approximately 0.96 Chinese yuan).

The price of cigarettes in France has increased by 50 euro cents.

December 29th, 2022.

France to increase cigarette prices in 2023.

France is expected to increase the price of each pack of cigarettes by 50 euro cents (approximately 3.44 yuan in RMB) in 2023 and by 35 euro cents (approximately 2.4 yuan in RMB) in 2024. This will result in the lowest price for a pack of cigarettes reaching 11 euros (approximately 75.6 yuan in RMB).

The cigarette tax in Belarus has increased to 55.6 rubles.

December 8th, 2022.

Belarus Plans to Double Cigarette Prices by 2023.

Starting in January 2023, Belarusian cigarette consumption tax will increase from 43.56 rubles per thousand (approximately RMB 4.8) to 55.6 rubles per thousand (approximately RMB 6.2).

The price of cigarettes in Lithuania has increased by 0.18 euros.

December 13, 2022.

Tobacco prices in Lithuania to increase next year, across the board.

In the upcoming years, the average price of a pack of cigarettes in Lithuania may increase by approximately 0.18 euros (equivalent to 1.33 yuan) due to an increase in tobacco taxes. Similarly, 20-gram cigars may see an increase of around 0.31 euros (equivalent to 2.3 yuan).

The consumption tax on tobacco in Bulgaria has increased by 15%.

November 22nd, 2022.

Bulgaria to increase tobacco consumption tax by 15%

Bulgaria is set to raise tobacco consumption tax by 15%, gradually increasing the prices of tobacco products from March 2023. The average price of a pack of cigarettes is expected to rise by around 20 levs (approximately 0.76 Chinese yuan).

The cigarette tax in Japan is increasing by 3 yen per pack.

December 20th, 2022.

Japan Plans to Increase Tobacco Tax, Costing an Additional 3 Yuan per Box of Cigarettes.

The Japanese government and ruling party are planning to gradually increase tobacco taxes by approximately 3 yen per cigarette (equivalent to about RMB 0.16) to increase revenue for enhancing national defense capabilities.

The Indonesian government has raised taxes on electronic cigarettes by 15%.

December 14, 2022.

Indonesia Increases Tobacco Tax.

The Indonesian government has issued regulations on consumption taxes and retail prices for electronic cigarette products (REL) and other tobacco processing products (HPTL) for the years 2023-2024. Over the next two years, consumption taxes on electronic cigarette products and other tobacco processing products will increase on average by 15% and 6% annually.

The tax rate for each cigarette in Thailand is 0.10 Thai Baht.

May 7th, 2022.

Bangkok, Thailand to Impose Tobacco Tax

Bangkok city in Thailand will impose a tobacco tax for the first time in history, with a tax rate of 0.10 Thai baht (about 0.02 yuan RMB) per cigarette, in order to achieve its target revenue of 80 billion Thai baht (about 16.07 billion yuan RMB).

India imposes new tax on tobacco products

December 12, 2022.

Indian Parliamentary Committee suggests banning single cigarette sales

India's parliamentary committee has proposed a ban on the sale of single cigarettes and the closure of airport smoking areas. The committee also suggests increasing the service tax on tobacco products and using the funds for the treatment of cancer patients.

Sri Lanka may increase cigarette prices.

December 29, 2022

Sri Lanka considers increasing cigarette prices

The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) has revealed that Sri Lanka may increase cigarette prices as part of its upcoming budget plan. They have also proposed the banning of single cigarette sales in retail stores in an effort to reduce smoking rates in the country.

The current tax on cigarettes in Hong Kong, China has been increased to 76 Hong Kong dollars.

December 14th, 2022.

The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health has suggested increasing the current tax on a pack of cigarettes from HK$38 to HK$76.

The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health has suggested raising the current tax on a pack of cigarettes from HKD 38 (approximately RMB 34) to HKD 76 (approximately RMB 68) to help the government achieve its goal of reducing Hong Kong's smoking rate from the current 9.5% to 7.8% within three years.

In the state of Indiana, cigarettes are taxed at a rate of 95 cents per pack.

December 19, 2022.

Indiana Governor Plans to Increase Tobacco Tax

Currently, the tax on each pack of cigarettes in Indiana is 95 cents, with the last increase occurring in 2007. This is significantly lower than the national average of $1.91. The governor has proposed raising the tobacco tax to increase funding for public health initiatives.

Cambodia may raise tobacco tax to 75%.

December 29, 2022.

Cambodia to Increase Tobacco Tax Rates in 2023

Starting in 2023, the Cambodian government will raise tobacco taxes to increase the country's revenue. If Cambodia increases the tax rate on tobacco products to 75%, the country will generate an additional $235 million in tax revenue over the next 5 years. 94% of Cambodian citizens support the government's decision to increase tobacco taxes.

Pakistan increases federal consumption tax

December 29th, 2022.

The Pakistani government increases adjustable federal consumption tax

The Pakistani government has increased the adjustable federal excise duty (FED) on unprocessed tobacco from PKR 10 per kilogram (equivalent to CNY 0.3) to PKR 390 per kilogram (equivalent to CNY 12.3) during the green leaf threshing stage. The cigarette manufacturers are responsible for paying the adjustable excise duty.