2022---shortage-of-certain-brands--supply-bottlenecks-for-cigarettes-are-getting-worse

The 2022 cigarette shortage stemmed from global supply chain disruptions, including shortages of packaging materials, shipping delays, and manufacturing constraints. This resulted in significant stockouts of major brands across Europe and South Africa, driving up consumer prices and increasing brand switching. You can read more about the 2022 supply shortages on trade industry news sites.