JTI’s July cigarette volume increased

Japan Tobacco Inc.’s domestic cigarette sales volume during July, at 10.5 billion, was increased by 3.3 percent on its July 2012 volume, 10.2 billion, which was down by 18.5 percent on that of July 2011, according to preliminary figures issued by the company on Friday.

Volume during April–July, at 39.8 billion, was up by 0.7 percent on that of April–July 2012, 39.5 billion, which was increased by 28 percent on that of April–July 2011.

JT’s market share stood at 60.7 percent in July, at 60.6 percent during April–July, and at 59.6 percent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during July, at ¥57.6 billion, was increased by 2.9 percent on its July 2012 revenue, ¥55.9 billion.

Revenue during April–July, at ¥218.5 billion, was up by 0.3 percent on that of April–July 2012, ¥217.7 billion.