Total and GFB shipment volume increased 4.7% and 9.5% respectively, driven by continuous GFB momentum, favorable comparisons to the previous year in several markets, and a positive impact of the acquisition in Sudan.
Core revenue increased 11.6% driven by strong pricing and shipment volume growth.
At constant rates of exchange, core revenue grew 15.4%, and core revenue per thousand cigarettes increased 10.1% to US$28.8.
Year-on-year market share continued to grow in key markets, including Spain, Italy, France and Turkey.