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The Swiss government has decided on a moderate increase in tobacco tax, which will come into force on January 1, 2025. This change also affects Snus directly. Find out all the important details about the price adjustment and its effects here.

 

The most important facts about the tax increase

The Federal Council adopted an amendment to the Tobacco Tax Act on October 16, 2024. For Snus , this means a price increase of around 40 centimes per sales pack. This increase is part of a broader tax adjustment that affects various tobacco products.

Why is the tax increase coming?

The increase is part of the federal budget adjustment strategy for 2025. The additional revenue of an estimated CHF 45 million is intended to achieve a balanced federal budget. Interestingly, the decision was not unanimous - while the Economic Committee of the National Council (WAK-N) supported the proposal, the Committee of the Council of States (WAK-S) originally recommended postponing the increase.

What does this mean for Snus?

  • Price increase: From January 2025, you can expect a surcharge of around 40 centimes per can

  • Moderate adjustment: The Federal Council has not exhausted its maximum increase options

  • Long-term planning: The increase is part of a larger tax reform in the tobacco sector 

Comparison with other tobacco products

The tax increase not only affects Snus, but also:

  • Cigars and cigarillos

  • Fine-cut and waterpipe tobacco

  • Other smoking tobaccos and tobacco products for heating

It is interesting to note that conventional cigarettes are exempt from this increase, as the maximum taxation level was already reached in 2013.

Conclusion and outlook

The price increase for Snus is moderate compared to previous tax adjustments. Nevertheless, consumers should be prepared for the price change. We at snustrend.com will continue to monitor developments closely and keep you informed of any important changes.

 

Sources

Swiss Confederation 

Swiss Confederation

Schnupfhus.ch

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