Because of the new excise Ukrainian production and consumption of tobacco fell by 20%
Yesterday it was reported the first results of government decisions to increase the tax pressure on the tobacco industry. According to industry association Ukrtyutyun ", c the entry into force of the new rates of excise duty on tobacco products in May this year, volumes of cigarettes domestic enterprises decreased by 21.5%. Manufacturers say consumers shifted to cheaper cigarettes and smuggling. The MPs argue that the Ukrainians have become less smoke. However, the data of sociological studies show that this has not happened.
According to the Association Ukrtyutyun ", in May and September the volume of cigarette production in Ukraine decreased by 21,5% - to 47.03 billion units. Since the beginning of the year the country produced 85.22 billion units. cigarettes against 98.77 billion units. year earlier. Note that prior to May drop in production due to the crisis, did not exceed 2%. According to the director general of the Association Valentina Khomenko, tobacco companies have been forced to reduce production because of declining demand due to rise in price due to recent increase in rates of excise duty.
Since May 1, entered into force on March 31 passed a law under which the ad valorem component of excise duty on tobacco products increased from 16% to 20% and specific - to 15,6 UAH to 35 grn/1000 pc. for unfiltered cigarettes and 37,5 UAH to 60 grn/1000 pc. to filter cigarettes. Specific rates from the beginning of next year should be indexed to inflation. In the summer of Cabinet proposed an increase in ad valorem rates again - by 36%.
One of the authors of the law on the existing rates of excise duty is the people's deputy Oleh Lyashko (BYT) believes that the negative dynamics of the volume of cigarette production shows a decline in consumption. "Reducing consumption is correlated with the decline in production. On any signs of increase in illegal sales are not talking "- sure MP. He also believes that achieved another goal of the law - increasing revenue to the state budget. According to the State Tax Administration, from the beginning of the volume of the excise tax on tobacco products increased compared to last year in 2,6 times - up to 5.7 billion UAH. "The amount of deductions, of course, less than we planned, but not by much," - says Mr. Lyashko.
Manufacturers do not share that view. "The decline in production at 20% due to a sharp rise in cigarette prices due to increases in excise duty in May. After the May price increase excise taxes on a pack of unfiltered cigarettes have been increased by 1,25-1,6 grn, a pack of filtered cigarettes - on 1,7-3 grn ", - said Director of Corporate Affairs" JTI-Ukraine "Dmitry Redko . As a result, Ukrainian consumers switched to cheaper cigarettes illegally imported from Russia and Moldova, according to Ms. Khomenko. In informal conversations, industry representatives say that the situation is more like 2000-2001, when every third pack of cigarettes sold in Ukraine, was contraband. Therefore, companies are starting to turn off the program on modernization of production and planning to reduce staff.
Import cigarettes from Russia and Moldova due to the fact that in these countries for manufacturers to create better conditions than in Ukraine. Gathering at the cheapest pack of cigarettes (worth 1,6 UAH to pay excise tax) in Ukraine is UAH 1.02 in Russia in terms of the hryvnia - UAH 0,42, and Moldova - 0,07 UAH. At the cheapest cigarettes with filter (3 UAH) in Ukraine - UAH 2, in Russia - 0,83 UAH, Moldova - 0,17 UAH. In association Ukrtyutyun "told that the Ministry of Internal Affairs have the data, according to which the first 8 months of this year in Ukraine, was apprehended smuggling tobacco products to 1.82 million UAH, which has 26 times more than the same period last year.
However, the head of the press service of the State Customs Svetlana Sudak said that attempts to export cigarettes from Ukraine more than attempts to import. "If we stopped and import smuggling of cigarettes, the generally cheap. On the contrary, it is from Ukraine illegally exported products ", - she said. This is explained by the fact that the minimum price of a pack of cigarettes in the EU countries is 5 euros.
Meanwhile, sociological studies show that the preferences of Ukrainian smokers has changed dramatically. According to the Institute of Social and Political Psychology of the Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, the number of smokers in Ukraine since 2004, only grows. However, according to a institution with 14 to 20 September poll, one third of respondents have shifted to cheaper, which means that lower-quality cigarettes, 5.8% - for products from neighboring countries. Thus 57% of respondents said that a further increase in cigarette prices could lead to what they buy illegal products from which taxes are not paid.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Cigarettes rituals
Cigarettes can specify rituals on an internal emotional condition of the smoker. The deep breath during time is a question of a classical case, a plaid in a film many times. It is set by the person, but he answers not at once, only after a deep breath, and it does it very slowly and decisively. The cigarette is the only thing and comprehendible possibility to accept a pause for some seconds. If the person does not smoke, silence is unnatural also inappropriate.
Manipulations similar inhalations shaking ashes in an ashtray, accepting smoking accessories, suppression of cigarettes, illumination of the new. The person cannot smoke at this time, but Roll light cigarettes or packing in hands, to rumple a cigarette. It occurs very often and if among your friends there are smokers, you will notice, such habits.
It is interesting also that during conversation with such person such sensation appears sometimes if he does not listen to you, but its attention is turned on cigarettes, an ashtray or for packing of cigarettes. It is a sure sign that it does not like a situation or conversation. By the way, he specifies also in light of spontaneously own manufacture of a trance. The person is concentrated not to you, but in the course of smoking or manipulations with smoking accessories. The same behaviour can be have noticed, among the non-smoking: for example, the person appears a water glass in hands, looks in a mirror, and extends a contour along the edges of a glass. The reasons: alarm, search of decisions, irritation or even boredom.
Manipulations similar inhalations shaking ashes in an ashtray, accepting smoking accessories, suppression of cigarettes, illumination of the new. The person cannot smoke at this time, but Roll light cigarettes or packing in hands, to rumple a cigarette. It occurs very often and if among your friends there are smokers, you will notice, such habits.
It is interesting also that during conversation with such person such sensation appears sometimes if he does not listen to you, but its attention is turned on cigarettes, an ashtray or for packing of cigarettes. It is a sure sign that it does not like a situation or conversation. By the way, he specifies also in light of spontaneously own manufacture of a trance. The person is concentrated not to you, but in the course of smoking or manipulations with smoking accessories. The same behaviour can be have noticed, among the non-smoking: for example, the person appears a water glass in hands, looks in a mirror, and extends a contour along the edges of a glass. The reasons: alarm, search of decisions, irritation or even boredom.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
BAT Russia held a presentation of the updated design packs of cigarettes Vogue Ephemere
Series Les Ephemeres - this is a seasonal suggestion embodies exquisite style in every detail. New packs Vogue Ephemere Topaze and Vogue Ephemere Azur created by talented French artist Jean-Pierre ollier. Inspired by the mysterious nature of reincarnations, he managed to make tangible the idea of metamorphosis. Every six months, the cigarette brand Vogue is the new design of stacks Les Ephemeres, reflecting the creative vision of the brand by French artists, their view on current trends.
This jacket will emphasize the status of its owner and his desire to be at the height of fashion, because nothing like the tobacco world has ever seen. Experience working with Les Éphémères became for me truly unique. Les Éphémères - is the embodiment of multifaceted French chic: alluring, attractive, elegant, surprising and unique, "- commented the artist.
This jacket will emphasize the status of its owner and his desire to be at the height of fashion, because nothing like the tobacco world has ever seen. Experience working with Les Éphémères became for me truly unique. Les Éphémères - is the embodiment of multifaceted French chic: alluring, attractive, elegant, surprising and unique, "- commented the artist.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Marlboro Cigarettes Brand
Manufacturers Marlboro cigarettes also followed this principle, but less aggressively than their competitors. R.J. Corp. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, which occupies 2 - first place in the American tobacco market, in recent years has produced a series of new varieties of its Camel cigarettes, and launching the use of new types of packaging, in particular the original plastic "flask".
Meanwhile, Marlboro, as in 1976, remains the red-and-white packaging, which became a symbol of America and one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Today, the image of many already tired. "Philip Morris lacked innovation - argues Herzog. - Registration packages may not change for a long time, and this created a danger for Marlboro. fact, consumers like to absorb new products. advent of a new product line Marlboro - step in the right direction, but this is likely , will not be enough. " In the arsenal of Altria, it is true, there are other means, such as cigarettes with a reduced toxicity.
In due time, Philip Morris agreed to shift their costs of resolving lawsuits consumers on the shoulders of consumers. But higher prices caused the fall in demand for Marlboro cigarettes and contributed to the success of the many smaller competitors. Philip Morris has gone back on their word, starting to lower prices for its main competitors and followed. But this in turn damaged the image of high-quality cigarettes.
Meanwhile, Marlboro, as in 1976, remains the red-and-white packaging, which became a symbol of America and one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Today, the image of many already tired. "Philip Morris lacked innovation - argues Herzog. - Registration packages may not change for a long time, and this created a danger for Marlboro. fact, consumers like to absorb new products. advent of a new product line Marlboro - step in the right direction, but this is likely , will not be enough. " In the arsenal of Altria, it is true, there are other means, such as cigarettes with a reduced toxicity.
In due time, Philip Morris agreed to shift their costs of resolving lawsuits consumers on the shoulders of consumers. But higher prices caused the fall in demand for Marlboro cigarettes and contributed to the success of the many smaller competitors. Philip Morris has gone back on their word, starting to lower prices for its main competitors and followed. But this in turn damaged the image of high-quality cigarettes.
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