JT’s domestic cigarette sales increased in June

Japan Tobacco Inc’s domestic cigarette sales volume during June, at 9.3 billion, was increased by 4.6 percent on that of June 2014, 8.9 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today. The June 2014 figure was down by 6.5 percent on that of June 2013.

Volume during January-June, at 53.1 billion, was down by 3.7 percent on that of January-June 2014, 55.1 billion, which was down by 1.8 percent on that of January-June 2013.

JT’s market share stood at 60.2 percent during June, at 60.0 percent during January-June, and at 60.4 percent during January-December 2014.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during June, at ¥52.6 billion, was increased by 4.8 percent from its June 2014 level, ¥50.2 billion, which was down by 3.6 percent on its revenue of June 2013.

Revenue during January-June, at ¥300.9 billion, was down by 1.8 percent on that of January-June 2014, ¥306.4 billion, which was down by 0.7 percent on its revenue of January-June 2013.