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Illicit Cigarette Trade Drives BAT South Africa to Cease Production by 2026

Araverus Team|Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM

Araverus Team

Jan 15, 2026 · 2:26 PM

BAT · Cigarette Production · Illicit Trade · South Africa

BAT Cigarette Production Illicit Trade South Africa

British American Tobacco South Africa will cease cigarette production by the end of 2026 due to the illicit cigarette trade dominating the market, which has led to a significant decline in legal sales.

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