Cheap Cigarettes In South Africa

What is a Cigarette?

A cigarette is a narrow cylinder containing a combustible material, typically tobacco, that is rolled into thin paper for smoking. 

Cheap Cigarettes In South Africa

What cigarettes are sold in South Africa?

British American Tobacco (BAT) dominates the cigarette market in South Africa, holding 63.3% of the market volume in 2021.

Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI) held 11.9% of the cigarette market by volume in 2021, followed by Philip Morris International (PMI) (9.7%), Gold Leaf Tobacco Corporation (6.6%), and Carnilinx (3.9%).

What is the most popular cigarette in South Africa?

Research house Ipsos said on Tuesday that Gold Leaf Tobacco’s RG brand overtook all legal brands. Their latest study shows the

trade in illegal smoke has increased dramatically despite promises of a crackdown from the South African Revenue Service (Sars).

How much do cigarettes cost in South Africa?

The average price of cigarettes is almost R31 per 20-pack (Table 2). Packs with 10 cigarettes are the most expensive at R38. 20 per 20-pack equivalent, followed by single sticks at R37.

What are the side effect of cigarettes in South Africa?

Cancer.

Stroke.

Heart disease.

Addiction.

Loss of taste and smell.