JTI’s domestic volume down in June

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during June, at 9.5 billion, was down by 4.2 percent on its June 2012 volume, 9.9 billion, which itself was up by 10.7 percent on that of June 2011, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today.

Volume during April-June, at 29.3 billion, was down by 0.2 percent on that of April-June 2012, 29.4 billion, which itself was up by 59.5 percent on that of April-June 2011.

JT’s market share stood at 60.7 percent in June, at 60.5 percent during April-June, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during June, at ¥52.1 billion, was down by 4.3 percent on its June 2012 revenue, ¥54.4 billion.

Revenue during April-June, at ¥160.9 billion, was down by 0.5 percent on that of April-June 2012, ¥161.8 billion.