Table 2 Cost savings in cigarette manufacturing due to the removal/reduction of the Tobacco Fund, 2010–2015
| Â | Imported Tobacco with removed Tobacco Fund | Imported Tobacco with reduced Tobacco Fund | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Quantity used (tons) | Decrease in the cost of imported tobacco for cigarette manufacturers ($) (compared to 2010) | Quantity used (tons) | Decrease in the cost of imported tobacco for cigarette manufacturers ($) (compared to 2010) |
2010 | 20,895 | 62,685,117 | – | – |
2011 | 22,536 | 67,606,706 | 44,664 | 33,497,973 |
2012 | 29,002 | 87,006,545 | 53,981 | 64,776,785 |
2013 | 28,779 | 86,338,262 | 52,919 | 79,378,626 |
2014 | 31,573 | 94,718,086 | 56,834 | 102,301,076 |
2015 | 33,675 | 101,025,000 | 59,953 | 125,901,300 |