A new report highlights that 31.9% of cigarettes consumed in the Latin America and Canada region are from the illicit market, making it a global hotspot for illicit cigarette consumption, according to Philip Morris International internal estimates and other t…
One in Three Cigarettes in the Region of The Americas in 2025 Is Illicit, New Study Finds
A new report estimates that 31.9% of cigarettes consumed in the Latin America and Canada region are illicit, driven by tobacco smuggling and counterfeit operations. This illegal market undermines public health, tax revenue, and legitimate tobacco industry stakeholders, posing economic and security risks across 35 countries in the Americas.