Number of permanent employees at JTI Czech Republic
Number one in the cigarette and fine-cut tobacco categories
Global brands we distribute in the Czech Republic
JTI is one of the leading tobacco companies in the Czech Republic. In the Czech market, we offer some of the most iconic brands and employ more than 181 people.
JTI’s story in the Czech Republic began in 1991, when R. J. Reynolds (Czechoslovakia) spol. s r.o. established its local presence.
A major milestone came in 1999, when Japan Tobacco (JT) acquired the international tobacco operations of R. J. Reynolds. This led to the creation of Japan Tobacco International (JTI), and the Czech company subsequently changed its corporate name to JT International spol. s r.o. At the time, JTI held an approximately 2% share of the Czech market, with a portfolio that included brands such as Camel, Winston, Monte Carlo and Slavia.
Another significant development followed in 2007, when JTI completed what was then its largest acquisition, acquiring Gallaher Ltd. The transaction nearly doubled the size of the company and significantly strengthened its market position. Through the integration of Gallaher, brands including LD and Ronson were added to JTI’s portfolio. Together with Camel and Winston, these brands accounted for approximately 8% of the market.
Since then, JTI has steadily increased its share of the Czech market. Today, it holds approximately a quarter of the market*, ranks number one in factory-made cigarettes and fine-cut tobacco, and is the second-largest player in the Czech tobacco products market overall.
We aim to continue growing in the Czech market while fulfilling our mission to be the most successful and responsible tobacco company in the world.
*Source: Nielsen data
Brands distributed by our company in the Czech Republic
At JTI, we believe that great results come from empowering people to grow, develop their potential and bring their authentic selves to work every day. In 2026, we were recognized as a Top Employer Czech Republic for the fourteenth consecutive year, while JTI was named as a Global Top Employer for the twelfth year. Our long-term commitment to diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities and fair pay is further reflected in our Global Equality Standard (GES) and EQUAL-SALARY certifications.
Would you like to learn more about a career at JTI? Or interested in joining our team? Visit our global Careers section or explore our current job opportunities.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about working at JTI Czech Republic, please contact us at:
JT International spol. s r.o
• Company ID: 17047587
• VAT ID: CZ17047587
The company is registered in the Commercial Register maintained by the Municipal Court in Prague, Section C, File 1537.
JT International spol. s r.o. is part of the Japan Tobacco Inc. group.