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Has the Revised Duty Helped Create a More Balanced Market?

A 2026 cut in cigarette import duties has successfully reduced the prevalence of illicit tobacco in the Maldives. Retailers report a significant shift as consumers move toward legal brands, narrowing the gap between regulated and smuggled products. This policy supports the government's broader goal of strengthening the legal economy.

3 weeks ago

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Import quantity of tobacco products increased for personal use

The Maldives has updated regulations to allow citizens to import tobacco for personal use at the same duty-free levels as tourists. The minimum age for these imports has been raised from 18 to 21 years. This change follows significant fluctuations in tobacco taxes and the emergence of a black market for counterfeit products.

3 weeks ago

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Has the Revised Duty Helped Create a More Balanced Market?

Import quantity of tobacco products increased for personal use

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Advice ignored to cancel declaration for cigarette containers

Majlis approves bill slashing cigarette prices by 50 percent

Geela evades questions on decision to cut cigarette prices

Proposed amendments to cut cigarette prices in half

WHO advises Maldives to slash tobacco taxes

"Habits cannot be changed through banning"

Why "more enforcement" will not fix the Maldives' tobacco problem

Why the toughest anti-tobacco lobby supports regulation over bans

Maldives' anti-tobacco ban created a black market disaster

Senior sergeant arrested over missing cigarette cartons

Customs destroy 1.8 million cigarettes smuggled into Addu

Does the need for recognition justify sacrificing the people?

Police vow to take action over missing cigarette cartons

Tobacco control regulation finds its place in the dustbin

Does the tobacco policy benefit those who want to quit smoking?

Unfairly sacked Mahmood Riyaz reinstated