Tokyo, April 30, 2009 -- Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) today announced its international tobacco business results for the three-month period from January 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009.
In the quarter that ended March 31, 2009, the sales volume of Japan Tobacco International (JTI), JT’s international tobacco business operations, decreased by 1.4 percent to 100.9 billion cigarettes1 compared to the same period last year. Excluding temporary shipment delays in some markets, sales volumes were approximately 0.3% higher than the previous year.
GFB sales volume increased 2.6 percent to 57.1 billion cigarettes compared to the same period last year.
Total sales volume for Winston grew by 3.0 percent mainly due to good performances in Turkey, Russia, France, Italy, Spain and the Near East, partially offset by decreases in the Philippines and the Ukraine.
Total sales volume for Camel went down by 1.4 percent, with growth in Italy offset by declines in the Philippines and Latin America. Total sales volume for Mild Seven increased 6.0 percent during the period with gains in Korea and Taiwan.
GFB performance also reflected the double-digit growth of LD and Glamour.