Preface

Tobacco has been extremely popular since its inception, and countries around the world have developed their own tobacco brands, reaping substantial profits from it. Surprisingly, the United States does not earn as much revenue from tobacco as Japan. In 2023, the U.S. tobacco revenue was only a few billion dollars, while Japan's revenue exceeded 10 billion dollars.

So, how much revenue did our country earn from tobacco in 2023?

Tobacco Technology in China, the United States, and Japan

Ever since its discovery, tobacco has been a favorite among people, and various countries have been continuously developing and improving their cigarette manufacturing technologies. The history of tobacco cultivation in the Americas predates the founding of the United States, and since its establishment, the U.S. has been developing tobacco manufacturing techniques.

Some wealthy Americans consider cigars to be a symbol of affluence, which has allowed the U.S. to lead the world in the cigar sector. Concurrently, the U.S. has been continuously developing in the cigarette industry, creating blended cigarettes during this process, which have become a new trend in the cigarette market.

However, Japan has made significant advancements in low-tar cigarettes, with tar content in Japanese cigarettes reduced to below 8 milligrams, which has somewhat mitigated the hazards of smoking.China has significant differences compared to the United States and Japan. After the introduction of tobacco into China, the country developed a strong fondness for it, with both royalty and commoners enjoying its use. In subsequent developments, China invented the snuff bottle, turning the act of smoking into an enjoyable experience.

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As the industry evolved, China's cigarette sector continued to grow, and the technology for cigarette manufacturing also advanced. This not only improved the techniques for making cigarettes in China but also increased the country's tobacco production.

The development of tobacco in China, the United States, and Japan each has its own focus, which may be the reason for the differences in tobacco revenue among the three countries. So, what was the tobacco revenue in the United States in 2023?

U.S. Tobacco Revenue

The history of cigarette development in the United States dates back to before the nation's founding. After the establishment of the country, American cigarette technology rapidly progressed. Under the "marketing" efforts of American cigar companies, cigars became the epitome of "top-tier" cigarettes.

This trend led to wealthy individuals from around the world purchasing cigars to demonstrate their affluence. Today, the United States remains one of the best-selling countries for cigars globally.

While cigars were gaining popularity, the development of cigarettes in the United States also continued. During this period, the Marlboro cigarette company in the U.S. expanded significantly, becoming a renowned cigarette company worldwide.

As cigarettes evolved, the number of smokers in the United States also increased. To cater to a broader audience, a large number of electronic cigarettes emerged in the U.S.

With the advancement of technology, electronic cigarettes have gradually become a primary method of smoking in the United States. Many Americans have experienced the "pleasure" of smoking through e-cigarettes, embarking on a path that is difficult to leave.However, due to issues with cigarette taxation, illegal transactions in the U.S. cigarette market are also continuously occurring, which have dealt a significant blow to the U.S. cigarette market.

Disposable cigarettes in the United States are still somewhat expensive for some American citizens, leading many to consume cigarettes through the use of nicotine pouches.

In 2023, the retail sales of nicotine pouches in the United States experienced unprecedented growth, with the market size for U.S. nicotine pouch products reaching $8.58 billion.

The tobacco market in the United States is primarily dominated by e-cigarettes, which has also resulted in somewhat lower revenue from the cigarette market. So, how much is the tobacco revenue of Japan, often referred to as the "little brother" of the United States?

Japanese Tobacco Revenue

Unlike the United States, a significant number of women in Japan smoke, with the smoking rate among women reaching 7.7%! In Japanese films and television shows, it is common to see scenes of women smoking.

The reasons for women smoking are somewhat "realistic"; Japan is a country with a strong patriarchal culture, and most women face numerous concerns after marriage. These women often resort to smoking as a way to alleviate their inner frustrations.

The smoking environment in Japan has also made it a world-renowned "smoking nation" at one point. Japan's "veteran smokers" span all age groups, and many Japanese people start smoking during their student years.

The large smoking population in Japan has also made the domestic tobacco market very broad. In 2023, Japan's tobacco revenue increased by 6.9%, reaching 2,841.1 billion yen ($19.04 billion).

Faced with the large domestic smoking population, the Japanese government has enacted a series of anti-smoking measures, which have reduced the number of smokers in Japan to some extent.The vast majority of people in Japan smoke, which has also allowed Japan to surpass the United States in tobacco market revenue. So, what is the tobacco revenue in our country?

Tobacco Revenue in China

China has a long history of smoking, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties when people in China began to smoke. However, the methods of smoking were different at that time. Royalty and nobility used devices such as snuff bottles, while commoners used the cheapest pipes for smoking.

With the development of reform and opening up, China's tobacco industry entered a period of vigorous development, with the emergence of various cigarette brands. In 1982, the China National Tobacco Corporation was established to unify the organization and arrangement of China's tobacco industry.

In the subsequent development, the prices of cigarettes in China have been continuously increasing, and the quality of cigarettes has been well improved, with the harmful substances in cigarettes also decreasing.

In 2023, China's tobacco industry achieved a total of 1,521.7 billion yuan in business and tax profits, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%.

It is known that China's tobacco tax is 80%, which shows that China's tobacco industry revenue in 2023 exceeded 1,902.12 billion yuan. According to the current exchange rate, China's tobacco revenue is 267.292 billion US dollars.

After years of development, China has become the world's largest tobacco market, with the number of smokers exceeding 300 million. In order to protect the health of China's smokers, China has controlled the production of cigarettes to reduce the frequency of smoking.

Cigarettes are very harmful to people. Surveys have found that the probability of smokers getting cancer is much higher than that of others. I hope everyone will reduce the number of times they smoke in the future.

(Note: The figures mentioned in the text are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect the actual data.)Conclusion

Smoking is for many a means of relaxation, but it not only inflicts harm on one's own health but also causes irreparable damage to those around them. In terms of tobacco control, our country still has a long way to go. It is believed that under the management of our government, the number of smokers in our country will decrease, and more people will no longer have to involuntarily inhale "secondhand smoke."