JT starts fiscal year with sales rise

Japan Tobacco Inc’s domestic cigarette sales volume during April, at 9.6 billion, was increased by 3.2 per cent on its April 2012 volume, 9.3 billion, according to preliminary figures issued by the company today.

JT’s market share stood at 60.2 per cent in April and at 59.6 per cent for the full year to the end of March.

JT’s domestic cigarette revenue during April, at ¥53.0 billion, was increased by 3.5 per cent on its April 2012 revenue, ¥51.2 billion.