Germany raises tobacco product taxes for the first time in seven years; vaping product prices affect
According to LR Online, Germany has raised taxes on tobacco products for the first time in seven years, with the average price of a pack of 20 cigarettes now increasing by 0.10 euros compared to the previous year.<\/span><\/p>
Starting in 2023, prices will rise again by 0.10 euros, and in 2025 and 2026, prices will increase by another 0.15 euros.<\/span><\/p>
With Germany's decision to tax e-liquids, the prices of electronic vaping products will also increase. Starting July 1, 2022, the tax on previously 10-milliliter e-liquid products priced at around 4 euros will be raised to 1.60 euros, bringing the price to approximately 5.60 euros. In 2024, the tax will increase to 2.00 euros, meaning the cost of e-liquids will be around 6 euros. In 2025 and 2026, the tax will increase by another 0.60 euros, resulting in total product prices of 6.60 euros and 7.20 euros, respectively.<\/span><\/p>
#p#Pagination Title#e#Additionally, another new measure of the tobacco law effective January 1, 2022, is the ban on outdoor tobacco advertising, which applies to traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, and this regulation will take effect for heated tobacco products on January 1, 2023, and for electronic vaping products on January 1, 2024.<\/span><\/p>
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