In 2023, the number of taxed cigarettes in Germany decreased by 2.7% compared to the previous year, destatis said Friday.
Since 1991, the amount of taxed cigarettes has more than halved. The sales of water pipe tobacco increased after the end of the sales deadline for packages over 25 grams. Additionally, 1.2 million liters of liquids were taxed. The full press release can be found on the website of the Federal Statistical Office.