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January 7, 2009, Wednesday
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CIGARETTE sales in France dropped to a record low last year, according to British American Tobacco.
BAT cited bans on smoking in bars and public places as well as high prices as factors encouraging the formerly smoking-mad French to stub out their cigarettes for good.
BAT France said 54.4 billion cigarettes were sold last year in France, down 2.3 percent from 2007. In 1998, the figure was almost 85 billion.
A ban on smoking in most public places came into force in early 2007, followed by a ban on smoking in bars and cafes at the start of last year.
"The French market has never been at such a low," BAT said. "And analysis shows that, when it comes to tobacco, what is lost is never regained."
This winter, many Paris cafes have equipped their outdoor seating areas ?? where smoking is still allowed ?? with heaters so customers can keep puffing away while enjoying a coffee.
BAT cited bans on smoking in bars and public places as well as high prices as factors encouraging the formerly smoking-mad French to stub out their cigarettes for good.
BAT France said 54.4 billion cigarettes were sold last year in France, down 2.3 percent from 2007. In 1998, the figure was almost 85 billion.
A ban on smoking in most public places came into force in early 2007, followed by a ban on smoking in bars and cafes at the start of last year.
"The French market has never been at such a low," BAT said. "And analysis shows that, when it comes to tobacco, what is lost is never regained."
This winter, many Paris cafes have equipped their outdoor seating areas ?? where smoking is still allowed ?? with heaters so customers can keep puffing away while enjoying a coffee.
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