Nearly Half of the Cigarettes Consumed in Belgium Escape Taxation: 3 Billion Euros of Lost Revenue

In 2025, the prevalence of contraband and foreign cigarette consumption in Belgium increased markedly, accounting for 44.4% of all cigarettes smoked during the fourth quarter - a substantial rise from 34.9% in the corresponding period of the previous year. These findings are derived from a study conducted by Cimabel, the trade association for cigarette manufacturers […]