Tobacco sales up 38%

THE volume of tobacco sold grew by 38,13% to 4,9million kg, as of Friday from the same period last year, latest statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) have shown.

TIMB statistics showed that 4,9 million kg valued at $11,4million had sold up from 3,5 million kg valued at $8 million recorded during the same period last year.

Tobacco is being sold for an average price of $2,31 per kg, down from $2,25per kg over the same period last year.

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