The price of a pack of cigarettes in France is rising steadily. But who sets the price of tobacco? What are the taxes that explain this increase? How much does a pack of 20 cigarettes cost? What further price increases are to be expected? Focus on the evolution of the selling prices of tobacco products in France.
How is the price of tobacco set in France?
Tobacco manufacturer’s selling price
Tobacco manufacturers or importers offer a retail price for their products. This price includes the cost of production, trade margins and mandatory taxes. It is subject to approval by the French authorities, in particular the Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes, which verifies its compliance.
Tobacconist’s margins
