TOBACCO sales volumes have increased significantly this season, with 77 million kilogrammes (kgs) sold as of this Tuesday, up 85 percent from 41,61 million kgs recorded during the same period last year. According to the latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board, tobacco has generated US$213,2 million in gross earnings so far, a…
Tobacco sales surge 85 percent
In a statement released at the weekend, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said more tobacco had been sold this season than last year, but the total market value is lower.