Since then, the momentum has been further accentuated, particularly with the indexation of excise duties to inflation. In 2026, the average price of a pack of cigarettes is now around 12.50 to 13 euros, confirming an almost continuous increase over more than twenty-five years. This development is part of a stabilised legislative framework.Towards a 20-euro package, then 26 euros by 2040
Based on an annual increase of around 5%, France could aim for an average price of €20 per pack within ten years. According to these projections, the price could reach around 26 euros by 2040, if the current trajectory is maintained. This would place France among the European countries where tobacco is taxed the most.
Counterfeiting: definition, recourse and sanction
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Counterfeiting: definition, recourse and sanction
In which European countries does a pack of cigarettes cost the least?
Andorra, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy…
Whether they are member nations of the European Union or not, some border countries offer attractive pricing compared to France. This is the case in Andorra, Spain, Luxembourg and Italy, where the price of a pack of cigarettes is between four and six euros.
Belgium, Germany, Switzerland…
As for Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, these countries still have a cost of less than ten euros. Hence the evolution of the legislation in force, such as the financing law and the strengthening of the resources allocated to French customs to fight against cigarette trafficking.
