Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Domestic Tobacco Business
First written in FY2016-Q2. 5 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-29AdvancedEarnings Presentation
「Growth of Ploom AURA in Japan」
Growth of Ploom AURA in the Japanese market was cited as a factor behind the expansion of RRP volume and market share. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 28.0% year on year, driven by growth in Ploom volumes led by Japan, which increased 38.6% year on year.」
RRP volumes, including domestic volumes, increased 28.0% year on year, with growth in Ploom volumes identified as a factor strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic tobacco business. - FY2024-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 25.5% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in market share within the HTS category in Japan and increased volumes in markets newly entered.」
In the domestic tobacco business, RRP volumes increased 25.5% year on year, supported by growth in market share within Japan's HTS category and increased volumes in newly entered markets. - FY2024-Q1Increase in RRP volumes and market share growthAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 25.2% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in market share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets. Market share increased across various markets, including the key markets of Italy, Taiwan, the Philippines and Russia.」
RRP volumes increased 25.2% year on year, with growth in market share within Japan's HTS category and launches in new markets cited as the drivers. - FY2023Continued growth in RRP volumesAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 11.8% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in market share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets.」
RRP volumes increased 11.8% year on year, supported by growth in market share within Japan's HTS category and launches in new markets. - FY2023-Q3Growth in domestic RRP volume and market shareAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 8.2% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in market share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets. Market share increased across various markets, including the key markets of Italy, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Romania and Russia.」
RRP volumes increased 8.2% year on year, with growth in market share within Japan's HTS category and launches in new markets cited as the drivers. - FY2023-Q2Growth in domestic RRP volumes and HTS market shareAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 3.9% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in market share within the HTS category in Japan and launches in new markets. Market share increased across various markets, including the key markets of Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines and Russia.」
RRP volumes increased 3.9% year on year, with growth in market share within Japan's HTS category and launches in new markets cited as the drivers. - FY2023-Q1Increase in domestic RRP volumes and growth in HTSAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 3.0% year on year, primarily due to continued growth in HTS in Japan.」
In the domestic tobacco business, RRP volumes increased 3.0% year on year, supported by growth in HTS in Japan. - FY2022Increase in domestic RRP volumes and market share driven by Ploom XAnnual report
「RRP volumes increased 10.3% year on year, primarily due to increased market share driven by Ploom X in Japan.」
In the domestic tobacco business, RRP volumes increased 10.3% year on year, supported by increased market share driven by Ploom X. - FY2022-Q3Increase in RRP volumes and market share driven by Ploom XAnnual report
「Combustibles volumes decreased 0.6% year on year, while RRP volumes increased 14.5%. The increase in RRP volumes was primarily attributable to growth in the HTS category in Japan and increased market share following the launch of Ploom X. Market share increased across various markets, including the key markets of Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the Philippines and Romania.」
RRP volumes in the tobacco business increased 14.5% year on year, with growth in the HTS category in Japan and increased market share following the launch of Ploom X cited as the drivers. - FY2022-Q2Growth in domestic RRP volume and market shareAnnual report
「Combustibles volumes decreased 0.6% year on year, while RRP volumes increased 14.5%. The increase in RRP volumes was primarily attributable to growth in the HTS category in Japan and increased market share following the launch of Ploom X. Market share increased across various markets, including the key markets of Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the Philippines and Romania.」
RRP volumes increased 14.5% year on year, with growth in the HTS category in Japan and increased market share following the launch of Ploom X cited as the drivers. - FY2022-Q1Growth in domestic RRP volume and market shareAnnual report
「RRP shipment volume continues to grow in Japan, both in terms of volume and market share.」
It was stated that RRP volumes and market share continued to increase in the domestic tobacco business. - FY2021Declining cigarette volume, rising RRP, higher profitAnnual report
「Total Combustibles demand decreased 8.4% year on year due to the secular decline, the expansion of the RRP market, the effects of price revisions, and other factors. The company’s Combustibles shipment volume decreased 9.5% year on year due to the decline in total demand, the shift to RRP products, and the decline in Combustibles market share. Total RRP demand increased 12.3% year on year to 45.1 billion units, with a market share of approximately 30%. The company’s RRP shipment volume increased by 700 million units year on year to 4.6 billion units due to the increase in total RRP demand and the launch of new RRP products, and its share of the RRP category was 10.3%.」
In the domestic tobacco business, Combustibles demand, shipment volume, and market share declined, while RRP shipment volume increased following the launch of new RRP products and adjusted operating profit increased 8.6% year on year. - FY2021-Q3Declining cigarette volume, rising RRP, higher profitAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 8.7% year on year to 82.2 billion units due to the secular decline, the expansion of the RRP market, and the effects of the October 2020 price revision. The company’s RRP shipment volume increased 12.5% year on year to 3.4 billion units due to the increase in total RRP demand and the launch of new RRP products, and its share of the RRP category was 9.8%. Adjusted operating profit increased 16.6% year on year due to higher revenue from the company’s tobacco products and the effect of higher cigarette unit prices.」
Total cigarette demand and shipment volume declined, and cigarette market share fell to 59.6%, while RRP shipment volume increased following the launch of new RRP products and revenue from the company’s tobacco products and adjusted operating profit increased. - FY2021-Q2Declining cigarette volume, rising RRP, higher profitAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 8.9% year on year to 51.9 billion units due to the secular decline, the expansion of the RRP market, and the effects of price revisions. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 9.5% year on year to 30.9 billion units due to the decline in total cigarette demand and cigarette market share. Cigarette market share decreased 0.4 percentage points year on year to 59.5% due to the shift to RRP and intensified competition in the value segment resulting from downtrading. Total RRP demand increased 13.4% year on year to 21.7 billion units, with a market share of 29.5%. The company’s RRP shipment volume increased 17.7% year on year to 2.1 billion units due to the increase in total RRP demand and the launch of new RRP products, and its share of the RRP category was 9.8%.」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette demand, shipment volume, and market share declined, while RRP shipment volume increased following the launch of new RRP products and adjusted operating profit increased 23.8% year on year. - FY2021-Q1Declining cigarette volume, rising RRP, higher profitAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 13.0% year on year to 25.0 billion units due to the secular decline, the expansion of the RRP market, the effects of price revisions, and the spread of COVID-19. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 13.3% year on year to 14.9 billion units due to the decline in total cigarette demand and cigarette market share. Cigarette market share decreased 0.2 percentage points year on year to 59.5% due to the shift to RRP and intensified competition in the value segment resulting from downtrading. RRP shipment volume increased 19.3% year on year to 1.0 billion units, due to the increase in total RRP demand, the launch of Ploom S 2.0 in July of the previous fiscal year, and the nationwide expansion of Ploom TECH+ with in February of the current fiscal year. Adjusted operating profit increased 11.1% year on year, despite lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products, due to the effect of higher cigarette unit prices, increased RRP shipment volume, and lower promotional expenses.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand, shipment volume, and market share declined, while RRP shipment volume increased following the launch of Ploom S 2.0 and the nationwide expansion of Ploom TECH+ with, resulting in higher adjusted operating profit. - FY2020Declining cigarette volume, market share, and profit, expanding RRPAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 8.2% year on year due to the secular decline, the expansion of the RRP market, price revisions, the full enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Health Promotion Act in April 2020, and the effects of the spread of COVID-19. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 9.0% year on year due to the decline in total demand and cigarette market share. Cigarette market share decreased 0.5 percentage points year on year to 59.8% due to continued competition in the value segment.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand decreased 8.2%, shipment volume decreased 9.0%, cigarette market share was 59.8%, and adjusted operating profit decreased 10.2%. Meanwhile, RRP shipment volume increased to 3.9 billion units. - FY2020-Q3Declining cigarette volume, market share, and profitAnnual report
「Although demand ahead of the price revision increased year on year because the price increase in October 2020 was larger than that in October 2019, total cigarette demand decreased 4.9% year on year due to the expansion of the RRP market, the secular decline, the October 2019 price revision, the full enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Health Promotion Act in April 2020, and the effects of the spread of COVID-19. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 5.9% year on year due to the decline in total demand and cigarette market share. Cigarette market share decreased 0.7 percentage points year on year to 60.0% due to continued competition in the value segment.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand, cigarette shipment volume, and cigarette market share decreased 4.9%, 5.9%, and 0.7 percentage points year on year, respectively, with cigarette market share at 60.0%. - FY2020-Q2Declining cigarette volume, market share, and profitAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 6.9% year on year due to the expansion of the RRP market, the secular decline, price revisions, and the full enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Health Promotion Act, as well as a temporary decline in cigarette demand and an increase in RRP demand while people refrained from going out during the period covered by the state of emergency. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 8.6% year on year due to the decline in total cigarette demand and cigarette market share. Cigarette market share decreased 1.1 percentage points year on year to 59.9% due to continued competition in the value segment.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand decreased 6.9%, shipment volume decreased 8.6%, and cigarette market share declined to 59.9%, while adjusted operating profit decreased 25.1%. - FY2020-Q1Declining cigarette volume and market share, rising RRP revenueAnnual report
「Despite an increase in operating days due to the leap year, total cigarette demand decreased 2.2% year on year due to the expansion of the RRP market, the secular decline, and the effects of price revisions. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 4.2% year on year due to the decline in total cigarette demand and market share. Cigarette market share decreased 1.2 percentage points year on year to 59.7% due to continued competition in the value segment.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand, cigarette shipment volume, and cigarette market share all declined. Meanwhile, RRP-related revenue increased ¥600 million year on year to ¥13.0 billion, but adjusted operating profit decreased 15.3% year on year. - FY2019Declining cigarette volume, falling market share, declining RRP revenueAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 6.3% year on year due to the secular decline, the expansion of the RRP market, and the effects of the price revisions implemented in October 2018 and October 2019. The company’s cigarette shipment volume decreased 7.9% year on year due to the decline in total demand and market share. Although Camel and little cigar products grew recently, cigarette market share decreased 1.0 percentage points year on year to 60.4%, affected by intensified competition in the value segment and other factors.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand, shipment volume, and cigarette market share all declined from the previous fiscal year. RRP-related revenue also decreased ¥3.7 billion year on year to ¥60.9 billion. - FY2019-Q3Declining cigarette volume, falling market share, expanding RRP revenueAnnual report
「Although Camel continued to grow by capturing downtrading demand, the company’s cigarette market share decreased 0.8 percentage points year on year to 60.7%, affected by intensified competition in the value segment and other factors. As a result, the company’s cigarette shipment volume also decreased 10.5% year on year. RRP-related revenue increased ¥2.2 billion year on year to ¥48.2 billion.」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette market share and shipment volume declined, while RRP-related revenue increased to ¥48.2 billion. - FY2019-Q2Declining cigarette volume, falling market share, expanding RRP revenueAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 7.2% year on year due to the effects of the October 2018 price revision, the expansion of the RRP market, and the secular decline. Although Camel continued to grow by capturing downtrading demand, the company’s cigarette market share decreased 0.2 percentage points year on year to 61.0%, affected by intensified competition in the value segment. As a result, the company’s cigarette shipment volume also decreased 7.5% year on year.」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette demand, shipment volume, and market share declined, while revenue from the company’s tobacco products increased 3.7% and adjusted operating profit increased 5.5% due to the effect of higher cigarette unit prices and higher RRP-related revenue. RRP-related revenue increased ¥9.2 billion year on year to ¥30.4 billion. - FY2019-Q1Declining cigarette volume, rising market share, expanding RRP revenueAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 8.5% year on year due to the effects of price revisions, the expansion of the RRP market, and the secular decline. The company’s cigarette shipment volume also decreased 8.3% year on year, affected by the decline in total cigarette demand. Cigarette market share remained firm, rising 0.1 percentage points year on year to 61.6%.」
In the domestic tobacco business, total cigarette demand and shipment volume declined, while cigarette market share rose to 61.6%. Revenue from the company’s tobacco products increased 3.2% and adjusted operating profit increased 4.2%, due to the effect of higher cigarette unit prices and higher RRP-related revenue. - FY2018Declining cigarette volume, rising market share, expanding RRPAnnual report
「Total cigarette demand decreased 12.4% year on year due to the expansion of the RRP market and the secular decline. Affected by the decline in total cigarette demand, the company’s cigarette shipment volume also decreased 11.7% year on year. Cigarette market share rose 0.5 percentage points year on year to 61.8%, supported by the solid performance of its major brands. Domestic production of cigarettes decreased by 14.1 billion units from the previous fiscal year to 83.3 billion units, down 14.4% year on year.」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette demand and shipment volume declined, while cigarette market share rose to 61.8% on the solid performance of its major brands. - FY2018-Q3Declining performance, rising market shareAnnual report
「Cigarette shipment volume (Note 1) for the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year decreased 8.7% year on year, despite a surge in demand ahead of the October 2018 price revision, due to the decline in total cigarette demand (Note 2) resulting from the expansion of the RRP market and the secular decline. Cigarette market share was 61.9% (previous fiscal year: 61.3%).」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette shipment volume decreased 8.7% year on year, while cigarette market share rose from 61.3% to 61.9%. - FY2018-Q2Declining performance, rising market shareAnnual report
「Cigarette shipment volume (Note 1) for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year decreased 13.8% year on year, due mainly to the decline in total cigarette demand (Note 2) resulting from the expansion of the RRP market and the secular decline. Market share was 61.5% (previous fiscal year: 61.3%). Revenue from the company’s tobacco products decreased 7.5% year on year, as the increase in RRP-related revenue partially offset the impact of lower cigarette shipment volume. Adjusted operating profit decreased 13.7% year on year due to lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products.」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette shipment volume, revenue, and adjusted operating profit declined, while market share rose from 61.3% to 61.5%. - FY2018-Q1Declining performance, rising market shareAnnual report
「Cigarette shipment volume for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year decreased 15.0% year on year, due mainly to the decline in total cigarette demand resulting from the expansion of the RRP market and the secular decline. Market share was 61.4% (previous fiscal year: 61.3%).」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette shipment volume decreased 15.0% year on year, while market share rose from 61.3% in the previous fiscal year to 61.4%. Adjusted operating profit decreased 14.4% year on year. - FY2017Declining performance, rising market shareAnnual report
「Cigarette shipment volume for the year decreased 12.5% year on year, due mainly to the decline in total cigarette demand resulting from the expansion of the RRP market and the secular decline. Market share was 61.3% (previous fiscal year: 61.1%). Revenue from the company’s tobacco products decreased 9.1% year on year, as the decline in cigarette shipment volume outweighed the benefits of growth in Ploom TECH sales and the April 2016 price revisions for certain brands, including Mevius. Adjusted operating profit decreased 10.7% year on year, despite lower costs, due mainly to lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products.」
In the domestic tobacco business, cigarette shipment volume, revenue, and adjusted operating profit declined, while market share rose from 61.1% to 61.3%. - FY2017-Q3Decline in resultsAnnual report
「Adjusted operating profit decreased 10.6% year on year, despite lower costs, due mainly to lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products.」
In the domestic tobacco business, adjusted operating profit decreased 10.6% year on year as lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products outweighed the benefit of lower costs. Market share was 61.0%, unchanged from the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q2Decline in resultsAnnual report
「Adjusted operating profit decreased 7.4% year on year, despite lower costs, due mainly to lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products.」
In the domestic tobacco business, adjusted operating profit decreased 7.4% year on year as lower revenue from the company’s tobacco products outweighed the benefit of lower costs. Market share also declined from 61.1% in the previous fiscal year to 61.0%. - FY2017-Q1Decline in performanceAnnual report
「Market share was 61.0% (previous fiscal year: 61.1%).」
Market share in the domestic tobacco business declined from 61.1% in the previous fiscal year to 61.0%, while adjusted operating profit decreased 13.0% year on year. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「Adjusted operating profit increased 2.4% year on year, due mainly to higher revenue from the company’s tobacco products and the effects of measures to strengthen competitiveness.」
Adjusted operating profit in the domestic tobacco business increased 2.4% year on year, and market share rose from 59.9% in the previous fiscal year to 61.1%. - FY2016-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Adjusted operating profit increased 0.7% year on year, despite higher promotional expenses, due mainly to higher revenue from the company’s tobacco products and the effects of measures to strengthen competitiveness.」
States that adjusted operating profit in the domestic tobacco business increased 0.7% year on year and that market share rose from 59.9% in the previous fiscal year to 61.0%. - FY2016-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Adjusted operating profit increased 3.0% year on year, despite higher promotional expenses, due mainly to higher revenue from the company’s tobacco products and the effects of measures to strengthen competitiveness.」
Cites measures to strengthen competitiveness, higher revenue from the company’s tobacco products, and sales promotion as factors affecting the performance of the domestic tobacco business.