What is a Tobacco?
Tobacco is the common name of several plants in the genus Nicotiana of the family Solanaceae, and the general term for any product prepared from the cured leaves of these plants. More than 70 species of tobacco are known, but the chief commercial crop is N. tabacum.
Tobacco Suppliers In South Africa
- BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD.
- JT INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD.
- RICHARDS BAY CIGARETTE DISTRIBUTORS CC.
- ABSOLUTE CIGARETTES (PTY) LTD.
- POTGIETERSRUSSE TABAKKOOPERASIE.
- AMALGAMATED TOBACCO MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD.
- DE HILL LANDGOED CC.
- DIRURUBELE TRADING ENTERPRISE CC.
Who is the biggest tobacco producer in South Africa?
BAT South Africa
BAT South Africa is the leading tobacco manufacturer in South Africa by market share. We have a strong heritage of more than 100 years in South Africa.
How do I become a tobacco distributor in South Africa?
In the case of tobacco and e-cigarette products, you cannot sell these products until SA Health, Health Protection and Licensing Services, SA Health, has assessed approved, and issued a Retail Tobacco and E-Cigarette Merchant’s Licence.
How much is a ton of tobacco in South Africa?
Unmanufactured Tobacco Price in South Africa (FOB) – 2022
The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $5,047 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.
Do you need a license to sell tobacco in South Africa?
A specific retail license or equivalent approval is required to sell tobacco products.
Do you need a tobacco license in South Africa?
Relevant entities in the RSA must license with SARS Excise before they start to manufacture or otherwise deal in Tobacco Products on which the applicable Excise Duty has not yet been paid.