Jan Hein Strter, VSK director, attributed the situation to rising taxes in the Dutch media, saying, People were used to fixed prices, and now the norm is to opt for cheaper alternatives, whether foreign or on the black market. In his opinion, the tax burden has barely reduced the number of smokers (which fell from 20% in 2020 to 18% in 2024), and he proposes harmonizing these rates with neighboring countries, combating the illegal market, and supervising digital sales channels
Cigarette Market- Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2025-2032) The Cigarette Market size was valued at USD 965.94 Bn
For example, 97.8% know of serious illnesses related to this vice and 95.8% understand how dangerous passive smoking is (inhaling the smoke of others cigarettes)
It's a short but convincing list of dangers: "Lighting and therefore overheating the pipe by trying to relight ash with little or no combustible material remaining
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