In 22, the global tobacco market will be worth more than US$ 932 billion, and it is estimated that the annual growth rate will be 1.8% from 221 to 228. Although the tobacco industry has been faced with stricter regulations and changes in consumers' health awareness in the past few years, top tobacco companies are still one of the highest-paid companies in the world and the largest taxpayers in the world.

There are more than 1 billion adult smokers in the world. In 218, the total global tobacco output reached 8.2 million tons, and it is expected to reach 9.1 million tons by 224. According to British American Tobacco, the total tobacco sales in 218 was about $814 billion. Among them, more than 7 billion dollars comes from the sales of traditional cigarettes, and 5.3 trillion cigarettes are consumed every year.

In recent decades, tobacco demand has shifted from developed regions such as North America and Europe to countries such as Asia and Africa. The tobacco market with the highest revenue in 22 includes China, the United States, Germany, Russia, Britain and India.

China Tobacco Corporation

China Tobacco Corporation produces 9% of the cigarettes in China, accounting for 4% of the total cigarette consumption in the world, and its profit exceeds that of British American Tobacco, Philip Morris International Group and Altria Tobacco combined.

China Tobacco currently has more than 9 related brands and more than 13 manufacturers.

In 22, the top 1 brands in terms of sales volume are Yunyan (Purple), Furong Wang (Hard), Liqun (New Edition), Hongtashan (Soft Classic), Yuxi (Soft), Zhonghua (Hard), Nanjing (Red), Nanjing (Xuanhemen), Yellow Crane Tower (Soft Blue) and Yunyan.

In 22, the top 1 brands in terms of sales revenue are Zhonghua (Hard), Furong Wang (Hard), Zhonghua (Soft), Liqun (New Edition), Yuxi (Soft), Yunyan (Purple), Yunyan (Soft Treasures), Yellow Crane Tower (Soft Blue), Nanjing (Xuanhemen) and Su Yan ().

British American Tobacco group

was founded in 192. British American tobacco group (BAT) is the second largest tobacco listed company in the world, headquartered in London, England, with more than 9, employees worldwide.

BAT business covers more than 18 markets around the world, with more than 8 factories in 64 countries and a leading position in more than 5 markets. The global market share is above 15%.

British American Tobacco's four best-selling cigarette brands include its local brand Dunhill, and American brands Lucky Strike, Kent and Pall Mall. Other brands launched by the company include Benson &; Hedges and Rothmans

In 22, BAT ranked 81st in Forbes Global Enterprise 2.

Philip Morris Int

was founded in 1847. Philip Morris int is a multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company headquartered in new york, USA. For a long time, it has been one of the largest tobacco companies in the world, and its products are sold to more than 18 countries around the world.

Philip Morris International has 6 brands worth billions of dollars, among which Marlboro is the most recognized and best-selling cigarette brand.

In September 217, Philip Morris International announced the establishment of the Smoke-Free World Foundation, a charity organization dedicated to smoking cessation, and said that it would provide nearly $1 billion in funds in the next 12 years. The declared goal of the Foundation is to "evaluate the impact of smokeless substitutes on the health of smokers and the public, evaluate the impact of reducing cigarette consumption on the industrial value chain, and measure the overall progress towards a smoke-free world."

But this foundation, which claims to be an independent research institution, has been questioned from the beginning. The World Health Organization issued a statement, pointing out that "a tobacco company funding a so-called health foundation involves conflicts of interest" and said that it would not cooperate with the foundation.

Philip Morris ranked 174th in Forbes Global Enterprise 2 in 22.

Imperial Brands of Imperial Tobacco

Founded in 191, Imperial Tobacco is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in Bristol, England. The company mainly produces and sells cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products. Imperial brand produces more than 32 billion cigarettes every year, has 51 factories around the world, and its products are sold to more than 16 countries. Its brands include Davidoff, West, Gaulois blondes, Monte Cristo, Golden Virginia (the world's largest selling cigarette), Drum (the world's second largest selling fine-cut tobacco) and Rizla (the world's best selling cigarette paper)

In February 216, Imperial Tobacco Company changed its name to "Imperial Brand" to reduce association

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In 22, the imperial brand of Forbes Global Enterprise 2 ranked 385.

Altria Group

altria group is a large American tobacco company and one of the largest producers and sellers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products in the world. Altria is the parent company of several world-leading tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, American Smokeless Tobacco Company and Philip Morris Capital Company. It also holds shares in other major consumer goods companies, such as Belgian-based beer manufacturer ABInBev, Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group and electronic cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs. Altria Group was founded in 1822 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

in 22, Altria ranked 216th in Forbes Global Enterprise 2.

Japan Tobacco Company sells tobacco products in more than 13 countries around the world. The most famous tobacco brands include Cabin, Winston, Maevis, Camel, Silk, LD, Seven Stars, etc., in addition to pharmaceutical and food businesses.

As of 213, although tobacco consumption has declined, Japan is still a heavy cigarette consumer, with a per capita consumption of 1,8 cigarettes, while the per capita consumption of the United States is about 1, cigarettes.

in 22, Forbes ranked 267 in the Global Enterprise 2.

GudangGaram, the largest tobacco group in Indonesia, was founded by Cai Yunhui in 1958 and headquartered in Kedry.

Cai Yunhui's ancestral home is Fuqing, Fujian, and he came to Indonesia at the age of 4. As an adult, he joined Jiusan brand clove cigarette factory founded by his uncle Cai Guoqiang, and worked as a department manager from a buyer to a salesman. Later, with the support of relatives and friends, he founded a clove cigarette factory in a salt warehouse and named it Yancang.

yancang group is famous for its clove cigarette products, occupying more than 2% of Indonesia's market, and it is one of the largest tobacco companies in Indonesia and the world.

In 22, Yancang Group, the top 2 Forbes global enterprises, ranked 176.

India Tobacco Company is a large-scale integrated business company in India, which has been established for 111 years. Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, it has more than 36,5 employees in more than 6 regions in India. ITC has diversified businesses in industries such as cigarettes, fast-moving consumer goods, hotels, packaging, cardboard, specialty paper and agriculture.

in 22, Forbes ranked 833 among the top 2 global enterprises.

Kt & G, founded in Daejeon, is the largest tobacco producer in Korea, KT&; G's sales account for more than 6% of the Korean market, and it is also one of the top ten tobacco companies in the world, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion. Kt & G The most famous cigarette brands include: The One, Indigo, Arirang, This, This Plus, Zest, Esse, Raison and Lo Crux.

KT& G also owns some important subsidiaries, such as Korean Ginseng Company, Yongjin Pharmaceutical and several biological enterprises.

in 22, Forbes ranked 1778 among the top 2 global enterprises, and ranked 475 among the best employers in the world.

Universal Picture is one of the world's leading tobacco companies, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Business covers more than 3 countries on five continents, engaged in the procurement, processing and supply of tobacco leaves and plant raw materials. Since the company was founded in 1918, tobacco has been the main business of the company. Global Tobacco is the leading supplier of tobacco leaves in the world. Although it does not produce cigarettes or other tobacco consumer goods, it is still one of the largest tobacco companies in the world by revenue.