SNUS MARKET ANALYSIS

Snus MarketSize and Trends

Market Dynamics

According to New Nicotine Alliance, as compared to smoking, snus poses about 1% of the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is considered to be 95% to 99%, less risky than smoking, which is increasing the inclination of consumers toward snus. Also, snus is not associated with an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer and poses no respiratory risk. Snus manufacturers are taking initiatives to educate the potential consumers regarding the advantages of snus over other tobacco related products, which is fueling growth of the global snus market. For instance, Swedish Match started stores in Strömstad and Gothenburg to sell its world-renowned snus products in addition to deploying store staff members to create awareness about the benefits of consuming snus over other tobacco products.

Market Trends

Increasing health concerns and initiatives related to tobacco ban is restraining growth of global snus market Initiatives taken by Government aid consumer in quitting the tobacco consumption by adopting various healthy habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) have jointly launched a project on tobacco cessation training. As part of this multi-year, multi-country project, WHO and ERS are training primary care providers to provide tobacco cessation interventions to all patients with respiratory diseases.