JT’s volume sales hold steady

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during September, at 9.5 billion, was unchanged from that of September 2012, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today. The September 2012 figure was down by 2.8 percent on that of September 2011.

Volume during April–September, at 59.6 billion, was up by 0.1 percent on that of April–September 2012, also rounded to 59.6 billion, which was increased by 17.0 percent on that of April–September 2011.

JT’s market share stood at 60.6 percent in September, at 60.6 percent during April–September, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during September, at ¥51.8 billion, was down by 0.8 percent on its September 2012 revenue, ¥52.2 billion.

Revenue during April–September, at ¥327.3 billion, was down by 0.2 percent on that of April–September 2012, ¥328.0 billion.