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Tobacco Imports Up Considerably in July
Cigarette imports in Israel surge by 4.6% in July 2025, value up by 19.1%. Other tobacco imports also on the rise. Latest data from Israel Tax Authority.
Jerusalem, 12 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Cigarette imports increased by 4.6% in July 2025. The value of imports increased by a more significant 19.1%. In the period January – July 2025, there was a decrease in quantity by 2.7% compared to January – July 2024 and an increase of 17.7% in the value of imports. This is likely due to the import of more expensive cigarettes.
The value of other tobacco imports, which includes smoking tobacco, hookah tobacco, pipe tobacco, cigars, and heating tobacco units, increased in July 2025 by 20.1% compared to July 2024. Cumulatively since the beginning of the year, there was an increase of 34.3%.
This is according to data provided by the Israel Tax Authority.
