Globally Reported Tobacco Industry Interference during COVID-19 Pandemic - January 2021

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This is a continuation of our page on Globally Reported Tobacco Industry Interference during COVID-19 Pandemic and summarises the incidents reported during the month of January 2021. This page will be continuously updated as and when incidents related to the month of January are reported.

The Summary of Interference Reported as of 31st January 2021

Table 1 summarises the incidents reported since 13th March 2020, the date of initiation of Lock Down in Sri Lanka, the day we started monitoring Globally Reported Tobacco Industry Interference during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Table 1: Summary of reported TII during COVID-19 Pandemic

Tobacco Company Reported Countries Number of Incidents
British American Tobacco (BAT) South Africa, United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Brazil, Kenya, Bangladesh, Croatia, Mexico, Nigeria, Honduras, Russia, Malaysia, Zimbabwe 88
Philip Morris International (PMI) Brazil, Costa Rica, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Philippines, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, Russia 42
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) United Kingdom (UK), Bangladesh, Turkey, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Zambia 37
Altria group United Sates of America (USA) 44
Imperial Tobacco Russia 29
ITC Limited India India 14
Korea Tobacco Ginseng Corporation (KT&G) Indonesia, Turkey, Russia 6
Reynolds American United Sates of America (USA) 4
Universal Cooperion United Sates of America (USA) 2
VMR Products United Sates of America (USA) 2
RJ Reynolds Tobacco United Sates of America (USA) 3
Godfrey Phillips India India 3
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) Sri Lanka 3
DJarum Indonesia 2
PT HM Sampoerna Indonesia 1
Hongyunhonghe Tobacco (Group) - 2
7 HILLS Manikchand Products Private Limited India 2
Deccan Tobacco India 1
Vinataba Tobacco Company Vietnam 1
International Tobacco Company Nigeria 1
LT Group Philippines 1
China Tobacco China 2
Gamucci United Kingdom, United States of America (USA), Asia and Africa 1
Barco Trading Company Angola 1
Pan Africa Tobacco Group Angola 1
Company not specified or interference via Front Groups United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Australia, Lebanon, Senegal, Sri Lanka, France, Myanmar, India, Chile, South Africa, Kenya, Bhutan 38

Week 42: 28thDecember 2020 – 3rd January 2021

  • Market research institutes issued 10 reports on COVID-19 impact on the tobacco industry this week.The reports are summarised in the Table 2.

Table 2: Summary of published market research reports during week 42

Market research institute Title of the report Tobacco companies mentioned
Reports and Markets Global Tobacco-Free Nicotine Pouches Market Outlook 2021 Altria Group,ImperialBrands,SwedishMatch,British American Tobacco,Japan Tobacco International,MacBaren Tobacco Company,Ministry of Snus,Nordic Noir Holding Ltd.,Dholakia Tobacco Pvt. Ltd.,KordulaUAB and Niconovum AB(Reynolds American).[1]
Industry Research 2014-2026 Global E-Cigarettes Industry Market Research Report, Segment by Player, Type, Application, Marketing Channel, and Region Philip Morris International Inc., V2 Cigs, Altria Group, Inc., Imperial Tobacco Group, Green Smoke, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Inc., MCIG, Inc., Vapor4Life, Healthier Choices Management Corp, Om Vapors, Wismec, Joyetech, ITC Limited, Cloudcig, Reynolds American Inc., SMOK and Juul Labs. [2]
Data Bridge Market Research Global Smokeless Tobacco Products Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2026 Altria Group, British American Tobacco (BAT), Imperial Brands, Swedish Match, Japan Tobacco International (JTI), Swisher International, Inc., DS Group, Philip Morris International (PMI).[3]
HTF Market Intelligence Global Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread) Imperial Brands, China tobacco, Altria, American electronic cigarette company, British American Tobacco, VMR Products, Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco & Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation. [4]
A2Z Marker Research Global Vaping Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread) Altria Group, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, NicQuid, Imperial Brands, Philip Morris International, Inc., International Vapor Group, Japan Tobacco, British American Tobacco, JUUL Labs and Nicquid. [5]
Reports and Markets Global Tobacco-Free Nicotine Pouches Market Outlook 2021 Altria Group, Imperial Brands, Swedish Match, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International, Mac Baren Tobacco Company, Ministry of Snus, Nordic Noir Holding Ltd.,Dholakia Tobacco Pvt. Ltd.,KordulaUAB and Niconovum AB(Reynolds American).[6]
HTF Market Intelligence issued Global Electronic Cigarette and Tobacco Vapor Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread) Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco PLC, Japan Tobacco Inc., Imperial Brands plc, MCIGInc, JUUL Labs, Altria Group Inc., NJOY, LLC & Turning Point Brands. [7]
Market Intelligence Global Smoke-Free Products Market Report 2026 Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company &VMR Products [8]
Syndicate Marker Research Cigar and Cigarillos Market By Product Type (Tobacco/No Flavor, Fruit & Candy, Mint & Menthol, Chocolate & Vanilla), By Applications (Supermarkets, Speciality Stores, Departmental Stores), and By Region - Overall In-depth Analysis, Global Market Share, Top Trends, Professional & Technical Industry Insights 2020 – 2026 Imperial Brands, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Swisher International, Swedish Match, Altria, Arnold Andre, Agio Cigars, J.Cortes Cigars, Joh.Wilh.vonEicken and DannemannCigarrenfabrik. [9]
Syndicate Marker Research Tobacco Products Market By Product Type (Cigarette, Cigar, Other), By Application (Household, Commercial), and By Region - Overall In-depth Analysis, Global Market Share, Top Trends, Professional & Technical Industry Insights 2020 – 2026 Republic Group, Century Tobacco, British American Tobacco, Gulbahar Tobacco, Philip Morris International, Universal Corporation, Reynolds, Kaane American International Tobacco, BMJ Industries, Gallaher Group Plc, Imperial Tobacco Group, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, Alliance One International, Oriental, Japan Tobacco International, ARD Filters, Altria, China National Tobacco Corporation and Al Matuco Tobacco Company. [10]

Week 43: 4th– 10thJanuary 2021

  • The government of South Africa announced that they plan to appeal the judgment made by the Western Cape High Court on banning tobacco products to curb the spread of COVID-19 as“unnecessary”. The case was filed by the British American Tobacco (BAT)[Globally Reported Tobacco Industry Interference during COVID-19 Pandemic |South Africa (BATSA) during the lock down].[11]
  • Media reported that the shares of ITC Limited Indiahave shown a noticeable increase of28% since October 2020. It further mentioned that the ITC stock is still 13% lower than the pre-pandemic level.[12]
  • Market research institutes issued 13 reports on COVID-19 impact on the tobacco industry this week. The reports are summarised in the Table 3.

Table 3: Summary of published market research reports during week 43

Market research institute Title of the report Tobacco companies mentioned
Reports Monitor Global Menthol Cigarette Market Report 2020 China Tobacco, Altria Group, British American Tobacco, Japan Tabacco, Imperial Tobacco Group, KT&G, Universal, Alliance One International, R.J. Reynolds, PT GudangGaramTbk, DonskoyTabak, Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor and Thailand Tobacco Monopoly.[13]
HTF Market Intelligence COVID-19 Outbreak-Global Pipe Tobacco Industry Market Report-Development Trends, Threats, Opportunities and Competitive Landscape in 2020 Imperial Tobacco Group, Snuff, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, Dipping tobacco, Chewing tobacco, British American Tobacco, JT International & R.J. Reynolds.[14]
Apex Market Research Global Heat-not-burn Tobacco Product (HNB) Market By Product Type (Use Tobacco Stick, Use Loose-leaf) And By End-Users/Application (Supermarket, Tobacco Store) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company and VMR Products. [15]
Apex Market Research Global Tobacco Additives Market By Product Type (Natural Additives, Synthetic Additives) And By End-Users/Application (Smokeless Tobacco, Common Tobacco) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company and VMR Products.[16]
HTF Market Intelligence COVID-19 Outbreak-Global E-Cigarette Devices Industry Market Report-Development Trends, Threats, Opportunities and Competitive Landscape in 2020 FIN Branding Group LLC.,VMR Products LLC, Philip Morris International Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc., NJOY Inc., Imperial Brands plc, British American Tobacco plc, International Vapor Group, Vapor Hub International Inc., Altria Group Inc. &JUUL Labs.[17]
Apex Market Research Global Dipping Tobacco Market By Product Type (Common cut sizes, Unique cut sizes) And By End-Users/Application (Online Store, Tobacco Store) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Altria Group, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco and Philip Morris International.[18]
Market Research Update Tobacco Additives Market Size By Application, Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, And South America), Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2020 - 2026 Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company and VMR Products.[19]
Data Bridge Market Research Global Smokeless Tobacco Products Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2026 Altria Group, Inc., British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Swedish Match, Japan Tobacco, Swisher International, Inc., DS Group and Philip Morris International.[20]
Report Insights Overview Of Tobacco Additives Industry 2021-2026 Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company and VMR Products.[21]
Apex Market Research Global Tobacco Additives Market By Product Type (Natural Additives, Synthetic Additives) And By End-Users/Application (Smokeless Tobacco, Common Tobacco) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company and VMR Products.[22]
Apex Market Research Global Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) Market By Product Type (Use Tobacco Stick, Use Loose-leaf) And By End-Users/Application (Supermarket, Tobacco Store) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, American electronic cigarette company, VMR Products [23]
Apex Research Market Global Dipping Tobacco Market By Product Type (Common cut sizes, Unique cut sizes) And By End-Users/Application (Online Store, Tobacco Store) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Altria Group, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco and Philip Morris International Management. [24]
Apex Market Research Global Cedar Pollen Allergy Drug Market By Product Type (RGI-1001, STG-120) And By End-Users/Application (Out-Patient, In-Patient) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Japan Tobacco International (JTI)[25]

Week 44: 11th – 17th January 2021

  • This week, market research institutes issued 9 reports mentioning COVID-19 impact on the tobacco industry. The reports are summarised in the Table 4.

Table 4: Summary of published market research reports during week 44

Market research institute Title of the report Tobacco companies mentioned
HTF Market Intelligence Global E Cigarettes Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread) Japan Tobacco, Inc., MCig, Inc, Altria Group, Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, Philip Morris International, Gamucci, China National Tobacco Corporation, Lorillard, ITC, Cloudcig, Reynolds American Inc., Vapor Corp & Bull Smoke. [26]
Market Research Update E-Cigarettes Market Size By Application, Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook (Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, And South America), Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2020 - 2026 Imperial Tobacco, Reynolds American, Japan Tobacco, Altria, VMR Product, Njoy, 21st Century, Vaporcorp, Truvape, FirstUnion, Hangsen, Buddy Group, Kimree, Innokin, SHENZHEN SMOORE, SMOK.[27]
Reports and Markets COVID-19 Outbreak-Global Heated Tobacco Industry Market Report-Development Trends, Threats, Opportunities and Competitive Landscape in 2020 British American Tobacco, PMI – Philip Morris International, Altria, Imperial Brands, Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco, American electronic cigarette company, China tobacco, Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, and VMR Products.[28]
Advance Market Analytics Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products Comprehensive Study by Type (Tobacco Stick, Loose-leaf), Distribution Channel (Supermarket, Tobacco Store, Online), Product Type (Capsules, Vaporizers, Tobacco Rod, Atomizer, Smoke bomb), End User (Men, Women) Players and Region - Global Market Outlook to 2025 Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, PAX Labs, Vapor Tobacco Manufacturing LLC , Japan Tobacco, Sampoerna , Imperial Brands, Altria, China tobacco and Pro Link Japan Co., Ltd.[29]
Adroit Market Research Global E-Cigarette Market Size 2017 by Type (Disposable, Rechargeable, Modular), By Region and Forecast 2018 to 2025 British Altria Group Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc., American Tobacco plc, JUUL Labs, Inc., VMR Products LLC, NJOY Inc., Imperial Brands plc, Philip Morris International Inc., International Vapor Group, Vapor Hub International Inc., and FIN Branding Group LLC.[30]
Report Linker Tobacco Products Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 Philip Morris International Inc.; Imperial Tobacco; Altria Group Inc; British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco Inc.[31]
Report Hive Post-pandemic Era-Global Heat-Not-Burn E-Cigarette Market (Sales, Revenue, Price, Gross Profit and Competitors Analysis of Major Market) from 2015-2026 IQOS, Grizzly, Philip Morris International, Healthier Choices Management Corp, MCIG Inc., ITC Limited, Altria Group Inc., British American Tobacco plc, Japan Tobacco, Inc., J WELL France, Imperial Tobacco Group, NicotekLlc, Njoy Inc., International Vapor Group, Reynolds American Inc., VMR Flavours LLC.[32]
Orbis research Global and Japan Smoking And Other Tobacco Products Market Insights, Forecast to 2026 Philip Morris International, Imperial Tobacco, Altria, British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco.[33]
Hive Post-pandemic Era-Global Heat-Not-Burn E-Cigarette Market 2015-2026, With Breakdown Data of Capacity, Sales, Production, Export, Import, Revenue, Price, Cost and Gross Margin IQOS, Grizzly, Philip Morris International, Healthier Choices Management Corp, MCIG Inc., ITC Limited, Altria Group Inc., British American Tobacco plc, Japan Tobacco, Inc., J WELL France, Imperial Tobacco Group, NicotekLlc, Njoy Inc., International Vapor Group, Reynolds American Inc., VMR Flavours LLC.[34]

Week 45: 18th – 24th January 2021

  • TheResearch Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP) of University of Cape Townpublished a study report statingthat93% of their study participants were able to buy cigarettes on black market during the tobacco ban, thus, the ban led to a decline in the collective market shares ofBritish American Tobacco (BAT), Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco International and Imperial Tobacco from 74% to 17%. REEP has published industry favourable research and survey reports since May 2020 though their website does not declare them as a lobby group.[35]
  • An Investigation done by Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA), a lobbying group on tax issues in terms of illicit trade, published a report stating that 2 out of every 3 cigarettes sold in South Africa are illicit.[35][36]Media reported that the TJSAallegations are fromsmall scale tobacco manufacturers and traders, who act as a front group for Big tobacco companies.[37]

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Image 1: Media reporting the increased illicit cigarette market in South Africa[35]
  • This week, market research institutes issued 6 reportsmentioning COVID-19 impact on the tobacco industry. The reports are summarised in the Table 5.

Table 5: Summary of published market research reports during week 45

Market research institute Title of the report Tobacco companies mentioned
HTF Market Intelligence Global Tobacco Market Report 2020 by Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Market Size, Forecast to 2026 (Based on 2020 COVID-19 Worldwide Spread) Hongyunhonghe Tobacco (Group) Co., Japan Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, China National Tobacco Co., Reynolds American Inc., Philip Morris International Inc., Altria, Universal Corp & British American Tobacco.[39]
Reports Insights Wine and Tobacco Packaging Market Size By Regional Outlook(Europe, America, Asia Pacific, Middle East And Africa), Industry Analysis Report, Growth Potential, Price Trend, Competitive Market Share, Market Statistics & Forecast 2020 - 2025 ITC, Philips Morris International, British American Tobacco and Reynolds.[40]
In for Growth Global (United States, European Union and China) E-cigarette and Vaping Market Research Report 2019-2025 Altria Group, Inc., British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, International Vapor Group, Japan Tobacco, International, NicQuid, Philip Morris International Inc., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, Shenzhen IVPS Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen KangerTech Technology Co., Ltd.[41]
Zeal Insider Global Hand-rolled Cigarettes Market By Product Type (RYO Tobacco, Filters and Tips) And By End-Users/Application (Online, Offline) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 Altria Group Inc., British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco Inc. and Philip Morris International[42]
Reports Monitor Global Cigars and Cigarillos Market Trends By Regional Analysis (America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa) Growth Opportunity and Industry Forecast 2021-2027 Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Plc, Altria Group, HabanosS.A, Drew Estate LLC, Swisher International, Oettinger Davidoff AG, Swedish Match AB, Trendsettah USA.[43]
Market Research Global Cigarettes and E Cigarettes Sales Market By Product Type (Cigarettes, E Cigarettes) And By End-Users/Application (Offline, Online) Global Market Share, Forecast Data, In-Depth Analysis, And Detailed Overview, and Forecast, 2013 – 2026 CHINA TOBACCO, Altria Group, British American Tobacco, Japan Tabacco, Imperial Tobacco Group, KT& G, Universal, Alliance One International, R.J. Reynolds, PT GudangGaramTbk, VMR Product, Njoy, 21st Century, Vaporcorp, Truvape, FirstUnion, Hangsen, Buddy Group, Kimree[44]

Week 46: 25th -31st January 2021

  1. Reports and Markets. Nicotine Pouches Market Size And Forecast (2020-2027)| With Post Impact Of Covid-19 By Top Leading Players Altria Group,ImperialBrands,SwedishMatch,British American Tobacco,Japan Tobacco International, 2 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  2. D Cobbs. E-Cigarettes Market Size, Share, 2021 Movements by Key Findings, COVID-19 Market Scenario, Leading Players Updates, Growth Rate, Progression Status, Revenue Expectation to 2026, 16 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  3. Data Bridge Market Research. Tobacco Products Market Analysis | By Company Profiles | Size | Share | Growth | Trends and Forecast To 2026, 28 December 2020, accessed January 2021
  4. Craig. Tobacco Products Market Still Has Room to Grow | British American Tobacco, VMR Products, Philip Morris International, 2 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  5. Connect. of COVID-19 on Vaping Market 2021 | Size, Growth, Demand, Opportunities & Forecast To 2027 | Altria Group, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, NicQuid, Imperial Brands, 3 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  6. Reports and Markets. Nicotine Pouches Market Size And Forecast (2020-2027)| With Post Impact Of Covid-19 By Top Leading Players Altria Group,ImperialBrands,SwedishMatch,British American Tobacco,Japan Tobacco International, 2 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  7. Craig. Cigarette and Tobacco Vapor Market Growing Popularity and Emerging Trends | Philip Morris, Imperial Brands, Altria, 3 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  8. Craig. Products Market Booming Segments; Investors Seeking Stunning Growth: British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, 2 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  9. Richard. Cigar and Cigarillos Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2020-2027, 5 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  10. Richard. Tobacco Products Market Latest Demand by 2020-2025 with Leading Players & Covid-19 Analysis, 2 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  11. B Pheto. to appeal court ruling that tobacco ban was unconstitutional, 4 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  12. PPengonda. A new cigarettes draft bill poses a fresh risk for the ITC stock, 5 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  13. Husain. Cigarette Market 2020-2024, CHINA TOBACCO, Altria Group, British American Tobacco etc., 5 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  14. Craig. Tobacco Market Comprehensive Study Explore Huge Growth in Future, January 2021, accessed January 2021
  15. Apex Market Research. Tobacco Product (HNB) Market COVID -19 Impact | Growth, Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast To 2027 by Growing Players: Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, 8 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  16. Apex Market Research. of Covid-19 on Tobacco Additives Market 2020-2028 – Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, 11 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  17. Craig. Devices Market to Eyewitness Massive Growth by 2026 | Philip Morris, Imperial Brands, Altria, 5 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  18. Apex Market Research. Tobacco Market : Know about Impact of Covid-19 by Top Companies like – Altria Group, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco, Philip Morris International Management, 9 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  19. Kunal N. Additives Market 2021 COVID Impact on Share, Size, Growth, Revenue by regions like Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, 3 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  20. Data Bridge Market Research. tobacco products Market Business Will Grow in 2027, Prominent Players|| Altria Group, Inc., British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Swedish Match, Japan Tobacco, Swisher International, Inc., DS Group, Philip Morris International., among others, 7 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  21. Kunal N. Additives Market 2021 In-Depth Analysis of Industry Share, Size, Growth Outlook, 2 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  22. Apex Market Research. of Covid-19 on Tobacco Additives Market 2020-2028 – Brown and Williamson, Liggett Group, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, 28 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  23. Apex Research. Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) Market (2020-2026) | Latest COVID19 Impact Analysis | Know About Brand Players: Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Altria, 27 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  24. Apex Research. Tobacco Market : Know about Impact of Covid-19 by Top Companies like – Altria Group, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco, Philip Morris International Management, 27 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  25. Frankvaldaz. Impact Analysis of Cedar Pollen Allergy Drug Market Report 2020 | ALK-Abello A/S, Anergis SA, Circassia Pharmaceuticals Plc, Immunomic Therapeutics Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc., 28 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  26. Craig. Cigarettes Market Booming Segments; Investors Seeking Growth | Altria, Lorillard, Bull Smoke, 11 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  27. Kunal. U.S. Market 2021 Complete Technical Report – Imperial Tobacco, Reynolds American, Japan Tobacco, Altria, 16 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  28. Reports and Markets. Report on Global Heated Tobacco Market 2021, Analysis by Types, Application and Key Manufacturer- British American Tobacco, PMI – Philip Morris International, Altria, 13 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  29. Edison NJ. Tobacco Products Market Outlook 2021: Big Things Are Happening : Philip Morris, PAX Labs, Vapor Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, 13 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  30. Anita. Market 2020-2025 | Covid-19 Pandemic | British Altria Group Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc., American Tobacco plc, JUUL Labs, Inc., VMR Products LLC, NJOY Inc., Imperial Brands plc, Philip Morris International Inc., International Vapor Group, Vapor Hub International Inc., and FIN Branding Group LLC among others, January 2021, accessed February 2021
  31. Report Linker. Tobacco Products Global Market Report 2021: COVID 19 Impact and Recovery to 2030, January 2021, accessed February 2021
  32. Report Hive. Trending now: Covid-19 impact on Heat-Not-Burn E-Cigarette Market Growth, Segments, Revenue, Manufacturers & Forecast Research Report | IQOS, Grizzly, Philip Morris International, Healthier Choices Management Corp, MCIG Inc., ITC Limited, 25 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  33. Anita. And Other Tobacco Products Market SWOT Analysis, by Key Players: Philip Morris International, Imperial Tobacco, Altria, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco, 13 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  34. Report Hive. E-Cigarette Market 2021 to 2027 – Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 | IQOS, Grizzly, Philip Morris International, Healthier Choices Management Corp, MCIG Inc., ITC Limited, 25 January 2021, accessed February 2021
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  37. C Ryan. Cigarette war goes radioactive, 22 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  38. Mexico News Daily. pandemic blamed for 25% drop in cigarette sales, 22 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  39. Craig. Market Outlook 2021: Hidden Trends and Growth Opportunities, 18 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  40. Kunal N. and Tobacco Packaging Market – Application Analysis, Business Opportunities, Regional Outlook up to 2025, 24 January 2021, accessed January 2021
  41. Basavraj T. E-cigarette and Vaping Market (2020-2026) | Latest COVID19 Impact Analysis | Know About Brand Players: Altria Group, Inc., British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, International Vapor Group, etc. | InForGrowth, 24 January 2021, accessed February 2021
  42. Frankvaladez. Hand-rolled Cigarettes Market by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast To 2026 – Altria Group Inc., British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco Inc., Philip Morris International, and more, 1 February 2021, accessed February 2021
  43. Husain. impact on Cigars and Cigarillos Market Opportunity Assessment 2021-2027 Growing with Major Key Player Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Plc, Altria Group, etc, 1 February 2021, accessed February 2021
  44. Apex Research. Cigarettes and E Cigarettes Sales Market Projections, Growth Rate, Challenges, Opportunities and Forecast by 2026 | CHINA TOBACCO, Altria Group, British American Tobacco, 29 January 2021, accessed February 2021