Poland to Increase Tobacco Consumption Tax by 2025, E-cigarettes up 75%

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Jul.10.2024

Poland to Increase Tobacco Consumption Tax by 2025, E-cigarettes up 75%

Poland plans to gradually increase tobacco consumption taxes by 2025, with cigarettes seeing a 25% hike and e-cigarettes 75%.

According to the July 10th report from "Fakt", the Polish Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health have been indicating that tobacco product consumption taxes will soon be adjusted. The plan is to gradually increase the tax rates, with the expectation that by 2025, consumption taxes on tobacco products will reach new highs: a 25% increase for cigarettes, a 38% increase for hand-rolled cigarettes, a 50% increase for innovative tobacco products, and a 75% increase for e-cigarettes. This major change has caused shockwaves within the industry.

In the next three years, the consumption tax on all tobacco products in Poland is set to increase, with a potential 60% rise for cigarettes, up to 90% for hand-rolled cigarettes, 85% for innovative tobacco products, and 150% for e-cigarettes. It is estimated that by 2025, these tax adjustments will raise the price of the cheapest pack of cigarettes to 20 zlotys (approximately $5.09 USD), while e-cigarettes are expected to see significant tax hikes of 75%, 50%, and 25% between 2025 and 2027.

The Chief Economist of the Polish Federation of Entrepreneurs, Łukasz Kozłowski, also expressed his concerns about the Ministry of Finance on X Service (formerly Twitter). He pointed out that the government's actions violate article 11 of the coalition agreement, which stipulates that tax changes must be notified at least six months in advance, but now the government is notifying them of the need to face additional consumption tax increases in a shorter period of time.

The Ministry of Finance believes that Polish people will not stop smoking, but will instead shift their focus to the grey market and smuggled products.

References:

[1] Podwyżka akcyzy na papierosy będzie ogromna. Paczka za mniej niż 20 zł stanie się wspomnieniem

Also Read:

[1] China's E-cigarette Exports to Poland Surged in May 2024

[2] Polish Government Delays Decision on Full Ban on E-cigarettes

[3] Public Consultation on Revised Tobacco Law Ends in Poland

[4] Poland Plans to Ban E-Cigarettes for Under 18s

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