JT’s domestic volume up in January

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during January, at 8.8 billion, was increased by 3.6 percent on that of January 2013, 8.5 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today. The January 2013 figure was down by 0.8 percent on that of January 2012.

Volume during April 2013–January 2014, at 98.5 billion, was up by 0.6 percent on that of April 2012–January 2013, 97.9 billion, which was increased by 9.4 percent on that of April 2011–January 2012.

JT’s market share stood at 60.7 during January, at 60.8 percent during April 2013–January 2014, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March 2013.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during January, at ¥48.3 billion, was increased by 3.4 percent on its January 2013 revenue, ¥46.7 billion.

Revenue during April 2013–January 2014, at ¥540.4 billion, was increased by 0.3 percent on that of April 2012–January 2013, ¥538.7 billion.