JT’s domestic sales ahead in February

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during February, at 8.9 billion, increased by 3.7 percent on that of February 2013, 8.6 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today. The February 2013 figure was down by 3.2 percent on that of February 2012.

Volume during April 2013–February 2014, at 107.4 billion, was up by 0.9 percent on that of April 2012–February 2013, 106.5 billion, which increased by 8.3 percent on that of April 2011–February 2012.

JT’s market share stood at 61.5 percent during February, at 60.8 percent during April 2013–February 2014, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March 2013.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during February, at ¥49.0 billion, was increased by 3.6 percent from its February 2013 revenue, ¥47.3 billion.

Revenue during April 2013–Febuary 2014, at ¥589.4 billion, was increased by 0.6 percent on that of April 2012–February 2013, ¥586.1 billion.