JTI’s domestic volume down in October

Japan Tobacco Inc’s domestic cigarette sales volume during October, at 9.6 billion, was down by 5.5 percent on that of October 2013, 10.2 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company on Friday. The October 2013 figure was increased by 2.0 percent on that of October 2012.

Volume during January-October, at 93.5 billion, was down by 3.2 percent on that of January-October 2013, 96.7 billion, which was down by 0.4 per cent on that of January-October 2012.

JT’s market share stood at 59.7 percent during October, at 60.4 percent during January-October and at 60.5 percent during January-December 2013.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during October, at ¥54.4 billion, was down by 2.4 percent from its October 2013 level, ¥55.8 billion.

Revenue during January-October, at ¥524.3 billion, was down by 1.2 percent on that of January-October 2013, ¥530.6 billion.