JT’s domestic sales rose in December

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during December, at 10.4 billion, was increased by 1.1 percent on that of December 2012, 10.3 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today. The December 2012 figure was down by 4.5 percent on that of December 2011.

Volume during April–December, at 89.7 billion, was up by 0.4 percent on that of April–December 2012, 89.4 billion, which was increased by 10.5 percent on that of April–December 2011.

JT’s market share stood at 61.4 percent in December, at 60.8 percent during April–December, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during December, at ¥57.0 billion, was increased by 0.7 percent on its December 2012 revenue, ¥56.6 billion.

Revenue during April–December, at ¥492.1 billion, was more or less unchanged from that of April–December 2012, ¥492.0 billion.

JT’s consolidated financial results, which will include its domestic tobacco business performance for the third quarter to the end of December, are due to be announced on Jan. 30.