15 countries around the world will increase taxes on tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) in 2023, Russia saw the largest increase
At the end of 2022, many countries and regions have announced their tax increase?plans for tobacco products in 2023.
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15 countries and regions have tobacco tax increase plans,?who are them?
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1)?Russia
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In 2023, the price of e-cigarettes in Russia may increase by 25-30%, and the price of e-liquid may increase by more than 70% due to increased demand and higher excise taxes.
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2)?Italy
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According to the new regulations on tobacco prices in Italy in 2023, the excise?of e-cigarettes without nicotine is about 0.08 euros?per milliliter, and the excise?of e-cigarettes containing nicotine will rise to 0.13 euros per milliliter.
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3)?France
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Cigarette prices in France have been basically stable over the past two years. However, French cigarette prices will rise with inflation in 2023.
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After the cigarette price increase is approved, according to the French Social Security Financing Act (PLFSS), it is expected that the price of each pack of cigarettes in France will increase by 50 cents in 2023 and 35 cents in 2024, with the minimum price per pack reaching 11 euros.
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4)?Belarus
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From January 2023, the excise?on cigarettes in Belarus will increase from 43.56 rubles?to 55.6 rubles per thousand sticks.
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5)?Lithuanian
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In the next few years, the average price of a pack of cigarettes in Lithuania is likely to increase by about 0.18 euros and 20 grams of cigarillos or cigars by about 0.31 euros due to tobacco tax increases
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6)?Bulgarian
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Bulgaria will increase tobacco excise tax by 15%, and the price of tobacco products will gradually increase from March 2023. The price of a pack of cigarettes will rise by about 20 levs on average.
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7)?Japan
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The Japanese government and the ruling party are planning to increase tobacco tax in stages, about 3 yen per cigarette, in order to increase fiscal revenue and enhance national defense capabilities.
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8)?Indonesian
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The Indonesian government has issued regulations on excise tax and retail price (HJE) restrictions on e-cigarette products (REL) and other tobacco processed products (HPTL) for 2023-2024. In the next two years, the excise tax on e-cigarette products and other tobacco processed products will be averaged annually Increased by 15% and 6%.
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9)?Thailand
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According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA), the city will implement its first-ever tobacco tax at 0.10 baht ($0.003) per cigarette.
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Suthathip Son-iam, permanent secretary of the BMA, said the local tobacco tax was aimed at curbing tobacco consumption and the money collected would be "used to maintain the city of Bangkok".
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Other jurisdictions in Thailand already impose tobacco taxes, and many companies previously stocked cigarettes in Bangkok to avoid paying taxes before distribution.
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Son-iam said: "After completing the revision of the Bangkok Administrative Law, the new tobacco tax will be announced for implementation to incorporate the taxation and other related provisions in the Local Government Organizations Decentralization Program and Process Act."
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There is no specific date for the introduction of the tax, which must first be approved by Cabinet.
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10)?India
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A parliamentary committee has proposed banning the sale of single cigarettes and closing smoking areas at airports. It has also suggested increasing service taxes on tobacco products and spending the money on treating cancer patients.
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11)?Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka may increase cigarette prices as part of its upcoming budget, according to the National Tobacco and Alcohol Authority (NATA). There has also been a proposal to ban the retail sale of single cigarettes in Sri Lanka to reduce the number of smokers.
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12)?Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health proposed raising the current tax on a pack of cigarettes from 38 HK dollars?to 76 to help the government reduce the smoking rate in Hong Kong from the current 9.5 percent?down to target 7.8%.
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12)?Indiana, USA
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The tax in Indiana is currently 95 cents per pack of cigarettes, compared with the national average of $1.91. The governor's proposal to raise tobacco taxes again to?boost public health funding.
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13)?Cambodian
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Starting in 2023, the Cambodian government will increase tobacco tax rates to increase the country's revenue. If Cambodia increases the tax rate on tobacco products to 75%, Cambodia will receive an additional US$235 million in taxes in the next five years. 94% of Cambodian citizens support the government to increase tobacco tax rate.
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14)?Pakistan
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The Pakistani government has increased the adjustable Federal Excise Duty (FED) on unprocessed tobacco from PKR 10/kg to Rs 390/kg for the green leaf threshing stage. Cigarette manufacturers are responsible for paying the adjustable excise tax.