Amounts of excise duty on manufactured tobacco in force
Here is the amount of excise duty on tobacco manufactured in metropolitan France since 1 January 2025:
Single price of tobacco throughout the country
Once set, the price of tobacco is uniform throughout mainland France. Retailers cannot offer different prices based on their location or apply specific discounts or promotions on tobacco. Any infringement may result in sanctions against the tobacconist.
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What is the average price of a pack of 20 cigarettes in France?
A general increase on 1 January 2026
On January 1, 2026, an increase in the price of cigarettes comes into force. This varies depending on the manufacturer, but can reach up to one euro on the price of a classic pack of 20 cigarettes, with an average of around +50 cents. This increase has led to many brands crossing the symbolic threshold of 12.50 euros.
An average price of around 13 euros in 2026
Under the cumulative effect of the 2025 increases and the general increase applied at the beginning of 2026, the average price of a pack of 20 cigarettes is now around 12.50-13 euros in France, although differences remain depending on the brand and range. This development is part of the public health strategy to reduce tobacco consumption.
Successive increases in 2025
The year 2025 was marked by several price adjustments on tobacco. A first increase took place on January 1, 2025, affecting brands such as Marlboro, Philip Morris or Royale, with increases of between 20 and 55 cents. These revaluations mainly concerned the most sold cigarettes on the French market.
In addition, in mid-August 2025, the DGDDI published the list of new tariffs applicable from 1 September 2025. This update affected a limited number of references, with the majority of brands keeping prices unchanged. It was accompanied by the introduction of new references in the approved sales networks.
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What is the average price of a carton of cigarettes in France?
In France, the price of a carton of cigarettes depends on the brand, the format of the packs and the number of units per pack. As of January 1, 2026, the average prices observed are as follows:
For a carton of cigarettes with 20 classic packs: between 250 and 300 euros, i.e. a price of 12.50 to 15 euros per pack.
For a carton of cigarettes with 20 packs of 25 units: between 300 and 350 euros, or about 15 to 17.50 euros per pack.
For a carton of cigarettes with 20 packs of 30 units: between 360 and 390 euros, or about 18 to 19.50 euros per pack.
How much does a pack of Marlboro, Camel, Lucky Strike, Philip Morris cost… in France?
On January 1, 2026, the price of a pack of twenty cigarettes in France will increase and will be around 13 euros. Here are the new indicative prices applied according to the brands:
