JT’s domestic sales down in November

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during November, at 9.5 billion, fell by 0.9 percent on that of November 2012, 9.6 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today. The November 2012 figure was down by 0.8 percent on that of November 2011.

Volume during April-November, at 79.3 billion, was up by 0.3 percent on that of April-November 2012, 79.1 billion, which was increased by 12.8 percent on that of April-November 2011.

JT’s market share stood at 60.9 percent in November, at 60.7 percent during April-November, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during November, at ¥52.0 billion, was down by 1.1 percent on its November 2012 revenue, ¥52.6 billion.

Revenue during April-November, at ¥435.1 billion, fell by 0.1 percent on that of April-November 2012, ¥435.4 billion.