Background & Purpose

The Swedish government wanted to change how different tobacco and nicotine products are taxed based on their health risks.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed adjusting the tax levels for various tobacco products to reflect shifting priorities in public health and consumption.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal, meaning taxes on cigarettes will increase while taxes on snus will decrease.

Does this affect you?

  • Smokers in Sweden: Face higher taxes on cigarettes, cigarillos, and smoking tobacco, which may lead to higher retail prices.
  • Snus users in Sweden: Benefit from a 20 percent tax reduction on snus, which may lower the cost of the product.
  • Tobacco manufacturers and retailers in Sweden: Must update pricing and accounting systems to comply with the new tax rates.

In Practice

  • Cigarettes become 9 percent more expensive regarding tax.
  • Cigariller, smoking tobacco, and other tobacco products get a 9 percent tax increase.
  • Snus gets a tax reduction of 20 percent.
  • The new tax rates apply starting from November 1, 2024.