EUROPE
Germany: Cigarette Market
October 2026: Germany On Track to Hike Tobacco Taxes, Pushing Average Cigarette Prices Close to €12 by 2030 Tobacco products in Germany are set for phased price increases over the coming years following the lower house of parliament’s approval of a tax reform package. The amendment to the Tobacco Tax
Tobacco Regulation: European Union
October 2026: Eight EU Nations Demand Comprehensive Ban on New Nicotine Products and Flavors A coalition of eight European Union member states has formally called on the European Commission to introduce sweeping restrictions on nicotine products, including a market ban on new releases, a broad prohibition on flavorings, and tighter
Tobacco Regulation: Europe
October 2026: Ireland Increases Excise Duty on Tobacco and E-Liquid Products The cost of smoking and vaping in Ireland is set to reach record highs following significant excise increases announced by the Minister for Finance during the presentation of Budget 2027 in Dáil Éireann. Under the new measures, the excise
France: Cigarette Market
September 2026: French Tobacco Market Faces Debate Over Minimum Tax Adjustments Amid Rising Parallel Sales As the French political landscape prepares for upcoming budgetary discussions alongside the presidential campaign, regulatory debates focus on potential adjustments to the minimum tax threshold applied to tobacco products. The discussion comes as the official
Tobacco Regulation: Russia
September 2026: Russia Rolls Out Mandatory Digital Tracking for Reusable Vapes and E-Cigarette Devices Russia has officially launched its mandatory digital tracking framework for reusable electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and vaping hardware. Formally established under Government Resolution No. 577 (adopted May 21, 2026), the measure transitions the market from
Ukraine: Cigarette & Vape Market
August 2026: Over 93% of E-cigarettes in Ukraine Fail Legal Compliance, Study Reveals More than 93% of e-cigarettes on the Ukrainian market do not comply with legal requirements, with only 4% of products meeting all statutory regulations, according to a study conducted by Kantar Ukraine at the request of the
South-East Europe: Cigarette Market
South-East Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia February 2026: Factory Closures Turn Bosnia’s Tobacco Sector into an Import-Dependent Market Bosnia & Herzegovina’s tobacco industry, established in the late 19th century, was once a pillar of domestic manufacturing. Over the past two
Europe: Cigarette Prices
January 2026: Tobacco Prices Increase Across Europe in 2026 In 2026, most European countries increase taxes on tobacco and an expanding range of nicotine products as part of public health strategies aimed at reducing use, preventing youth initiation, and addressing health inequalities. Nations including the UK, Germany, Austria, France, Italy
Italy: Cigarette Market
December 2025: Italy’s 2026 Tobacco Tax Hike – What to Expect Starting on January 1, 2026, the Italian Government will implement a significant increase in excise taxes on tobacco and nicotine products following the approval of the 2026 Budget Law. The reform introduces a multi-year framework for raising taxes on
Spain: Cigarette Market
December 2025: Japan Tobacco is the new cigarette market leader in Spain Japan Tobacco (JT), the maker of Camel and Winston, snatches the cigarette market leadership in Spain for the first time in history. JT reached a market share of 27.4% at the end of November 2025, surpassing Imperial Brands-owned
