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Heated tobacco
Law banning e-cigs, heated tobacco and more starts today…
1st July 2022 - Alerts | Central America, Panama |
PMI sees bright future for Iqos Veev as it prepares to expand into more markets
14th February 2022 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) has commited to continuing to support the sales and promotion of its Veev vaping product, with future expansion into more markets around the world
Survey of MEPs’ views provides possible clues to the likely direction of TPD3
2nd December 2021 - Blogs |
Sooner or later the EU will have a new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), and one of the big questions will be how it treats new product categories which barely existed at the time of TPD2
Snapshot: Romania, November 2021
2nd November 2021 - Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Romania covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
WHO study group recommends wide-ranging bans on e-cigarette products
31st December 2020 - News analysis |
Open systems and high-nicotine e-cigarette products would be banned under the latest set of proposals from a World Health Organization (WHO) committee
EU ‘roadmap’ to show route to taxation of tobacco alternatives by autumn 2021
21st October 2020 - News analysis |
The tax authorities in Brussels are to give a final decision on introducing a new harmonised tax scheme for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in a year’s time
Australia bans tobacco alternatives while leaving e-cigarettes on prescription
27th August 2020 - News analysis |
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a final decision that leaves the sale of all tobacco-alternative products banned in the country, while still allowing e-cigarettes on prescription only
Doubts remain as Taiwan considers the detail of law to ban e-cigarettes
25th August 2020 - News analysis |
Taiwan appears to be heading for a blanket ban on e-cigarettes, while leaving the door ajar for the possible approval of heated tobacco products
Enforcing Germany’s ban on outdoor advertising ‘will cost €2.2m a year’
2nd July 2020 - News analysis |
Germany’s anticipated decision to ban outdoor advertising of tobacco, including vaping and heat-not-burn (HnB) products could cost the public finances an estimated €2.27m a year
South Korea tries again to prohibit all e-cigarette advertising and promotion
2nd July 2020 - News analysis |
South Korea’s health minister Park Neung-hoo has announced a fresh plan to ban advertising and promotional activities for e-cigarettes and other tobacco-alternative products
Hong Kong will look again at banning e-cigs after September elections
29th June 2020 - News analysis |
Hong Kong will reintroduce a bill to ban tobacco-alternative products after local elections in September. The Legislative Council halted discussions on the existing bill due to a lack of time
Taiwan proposal would ban e-cigs but leave uncertainty over other products
8th June 2020 - News analysis |
The Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare has released a draft proposal to ban e-cigarettes, while leaving open the possibility of market approval for some reduced-risk products
Altria takes Reynolds to court over alleged Vuse patent infringement
5th June 2020 - News analysis |
The Altria Group have filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against R. J. Reynolds Vapor Co., a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc., over some of its Vuse e-cigarette products
German Bundestag debates upcoming outdoor and cinema advertising ban
2nd June 2020 - News analysis |
Germany has moved a step closer to a comprehensive ban on outdoor advertising of tobacco – including vaping and heated tobacco products – with a first debate in the Bundestag
Altria aims for non-combustible success after Juul ‘disappointment’
16th May 2020 - News analysis |
Virginia-based tobacco manufacturer Altria aims to establish the company as the industry leader by increasing its tobacco alternatives portfolio in ten years’ time and joining efforts in preventing underage use
Korean court rejects complaint against health ministry advice to avoid e-cigs
25th March 2020 - News analysis |
A judge in Seoul has dismissed a petition by the South Korean Electronic Cigarette Association questioning whether reports issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare recommending people not to vape were unconstitutional
BAT plans on near 500% increase in smoke-free users in 10 years, reports no hit from coronavirus
24th March 2020 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) is targeting an increase in non-combustible product consumers to 50m worldwide by 2030, from the current 11m
Spain plans new measures to tighten vaping and HnB regulations
23rd March 2020 - News analysis |
The Spanish government has announced plans to strengthen enforcement of existing tobacco regulations and to impose taxes on new products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
South Africa plans to bring in new e-cigarette tax scheme from 2021
11th March 2020 - News analysis |
The South African government has announced that its finance authorities are working on a new tax scheme for vaping products to come into force in 2021
BAT posts big rise in next-generation revenues despite US crackdown
27th February 2020 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has reported a 36.9% increase in next-generation products revenue in 2019 despite the recent and ongoing crackdown on vaping in the US
Our new special intelligence service now covers the wider tobacco field
25th February 2020 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence, a new service from the team that produces ECigIntelligence, is now available, covering the global tobacco and nicotine alternatives sector
44% rise in HnB shipments drives a year of smoke-free growth for PMI
6th February 2020 - News analysis |
PMI saw its market share of heated tobacco units in IQOS markets, excluding the US, rise by 1.4 percentage points to 5% last year, with a 44.2% increase in HnB shipments
South Korea plans further restrictions on promotion of tobacco alternatives
4th February 2020 - News analysis |
The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare wants to ban practices such as the offering of discounts for e-cigarette or heated tobacco products and to make events with free giveaways of such products illegal
Altria investment value in Juul drops by 65% in a year
31st January 2020 - News analysis |
The investment value of Altria in e-cig company Juul fell by 65% in almost a year due to the recent developments in the US affecting the brand
JT to slash prices of Ploom Tech devices in bid to capture Japanese market
29th January 2020 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Japan Tobacco (JT) is cutting the price of its Ploom Tech and Ploom Tech+ hybrid devices from 1st February as it continues to lag behind its chief Big Tobacco competitors in its home market
Croatia invites comments on plan to bring in tax on e-liquids
28th January 2020 - News analysis |
Croatia could be about to join the growing number of EU member states which have opted for a special tax on vaping products
Switzerland’s leading heated tobacco brands
28th January 2020 - News analysis |
ECigIntelligence analysis identifies the most sold heated tobacco consumable, which is consistent with online trends showing the brands garnering the most interest. For more insights including forecasts, market shares and retailer survey analysis, see the full Switzerland market report here.
Anti-tobacco campaign blamed for slump in Spanish e-cigarette sector
3rd January 2020 - News analysis |
Falling Spanish e-cigarette sales have led to job losses, with vape stores closing, according to the country’s Union of Vaping Promoters and Entrepreneurs
EU Commission delays e-cig and HnB tax scheme decision to 2020
13th December 2019 - News analysis |
The European Commission is delaying evaluating tobacco tax rates and the possible introduction of a new harmonised tax scheme for e-cigs and heated tobacco
Swiss Tobacco Prevention Fund should aid vaping, harm reduction groups say
10th December 2019 - News analysis |
Switzerland’s Tobacco Prevention Fund should finance e-cigarette initiatives, harm reduction organisations have told the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health
IQOS more familiar in Canada than US
4th December 2019 - News analysis |
The ECigIntelligence consumer survey has highlighted that there is a significantly higher percentage of Canadians that have tried iQOS compared to US respondents. This is probably because IQOS was not launched in the US at the time of data collection. See our full comparison of the heated tobacco consumer preferences in the US and Canada here.
IQOS growth slows as market matures
2nd December 2019 - News analysis |
After the 2014 launch of IQOS in Japan, its market share grew rapidly but now sees a slower growth rate due to a mature heated tobacco market and more competition. To see the in-depth analysis of iQOS, see our market report here. Original publication: 14th November 2019
BAT launches new HnB in Korea amid government crackdown
29th November 2019 - News analysis |
Late November saw British American Tobacco (BAT) launch its “most advanced” heated tobacco product in South Korea – during a critical political period in which the government has taken a harsh stance towards vaping and heat-not-burn (HnB) products.
Slovakia proposes increased HnB excise duty amid coalition opposition
8th November 2019 - News analysis |
The Slovak Republic is currently debating a proposal from the Ministry of Finance that would increase excise duties for tobacco products, including heated tobacco, from February 2020
Graphic: Average e-liquid price, South Korea August 2019
8th November 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which delves into the real reasons for growth in the country’s e-cig industry.
Graphic: E-cig trade figures, South Korea August 2019
7th November 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which delves into the real reasons for growth in the country’s e-cig industry.
Graphic: Price comparison – heated tobacco devices, South Korea August 2019
6th November 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which looks at the status of three heated tobacco brands in the country: IQOS, Glo and Lil.
Graphic: Heated tobacco market size, South Korea August 2019
5th November 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence August 2019 South Korea market report, which looks at the status of three heated tobacco brands in the country: IQOS, Glo and Lil.
Altria’s smokeless portfolio performs well despite taking hit on Juul
1st November 2019 - News analysis |
Altria’s global net revenues rose 0.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2019 to $6.86bn, primarily due to higher net revenues in the smokeless products segment
JTI lowers its 2019 forecast as Japanese Ploom Tech sales fall
31st October 2019 - News analysis |
Falling sales of Japan Tobacco’s heated tobacco device Ploom Tech have hit the company’s total revenue from reduced risk products, which fell by JPY7.1bn ($65.7m) to JPY17.8bn ($164.6m) in Q3 2019
India puts e-cigarette and heated tobacco ban out to public consultation
26th October 2019 - News analysis |
Following the ordinance banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, the Indian government is moving forward by drafting a bill which must be approved by parliament reaffirming its effects
German talks prepare for outdoor ad ban – but will it include e-cigs?
18th October 2019 - News analysis |
A number of MPs from Germany’s ruling coalition have emphasised their willingness to reach agreement quickly on a federal ban on outdoor advertising of tobacco products
PMI chief Calantzopoulos talks up ‘exciting global growth’ of HnB
17th October 2019 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) has posted an 84.8% year-on-year increase in heated tobacco shipments in the third quarter of 2019 to nearly 16bn units, while its shipments of conventional cigarettes went down by 5.9%
Graphic: IQOS market share in Germany, Sept 2019
16th October 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence September 2019 Germany market report, where we learned that the country’s e-cig market growth has come from closed systems.
Graphic: Japan estimated heated tobacco usage, April 2019
15th October 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence April 2019 Japan market report which showed that Japan now has more heated tobacco users than e-cig users.
Graphic: Japan heated tobacco and e-cig usage rates, April 2019
11th October 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence April 2019 Japan market report which showed that Japan now has more heated tobacco users than e-cig users.
Graphic: Estimated heated tobacco market size, Italy June 2019
10th October 2019 - News analysis |
This graphic comes from the ECigIntelligence June 2019 Italy heated tobacco market report which explored this growing area, dominated by two companies.
