Spain

Spain's cigarette volumes declined 5.2% year over year in August 2026, according to government data cited by UBS and reported by Investing.com on October 7. British American Tobacco's volumes fell 14.5%, followed by Imperial Brands at 8.8%, Philip Morris International at 6.6% and Japan Tobacco at 4.6%. JTI was the only one of the four companies to gain cigarette market share, rising six basis points to 26.7%. In France, official customs data showed an unadjusted 3.7% decline in cigarette deliveries. Adjusting for the difference in delivery days produces a decline of approximately 8.3%, consistent with the UBS figure. The bank also estimated the earnings exposure of major tobacco companies to both markets.

The Spanish Senate has passed a motion urging the government to enhance e-cigarette regulation, calling for restrictions on sales channels and flavors, as well as conducting scientific assessments to analyze the impact of new tobacco products.

The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced a draft of the new Royal Decree, which includes implementing plain packaging for tobacco products, restricting the use of nicotine pouches and vapes, and limiting the addition of flavorings in tobacco products.

Spain's Ministry of Health receives 853 public comments on tobacco law amendment aimed at regulating tobacco advertising, promoting smoke-free areas, and restricting e-cigarette sales.

Spain's Secretary of Public Health, Javier Padilla, announces upcoming revisions to regulations on disposable e-cigarettes and flavors.

Spanish youth have turned to hookahs and e-cigarettes, surpassing traditional tobacco use, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

Spanish citizen association "Nofumadores" suggests phasing out all tobacco vending machines within a year to prevent underage smoking.

Spanish Civil Guard seizes over 170,000 illegal e-cigarettes in Seville, valued at over €1.5 million, cracking down on unregulated sales.