The tobacco industry is a multi-billion dollar business dominated by a few giants. Let's take a look at the ten largest tobacco companies in the world, their market capitalization, and profits. 📊💰

1. China National Tobacco Corporation (CNTC) 🇨🇳

Market Cap: Not publicly available as the company is publicly owned.

Profit: About $30 billion per year.

Fact: CNTC produces more than 40% of all cigarettes in the world.

2. Philip Morris International (PMI) 🇺🇸

Market cap: $141.93 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $9.1 billion.

Fact: PMI is actively investing in alternative products such as IQOS.

3. British American Tobacco (BAT) 🇬🇧

Market cap: $91.6 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $8.7 billion.

Fact: BAT owns more than 200 brands in 180 countries.

4. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) 🇯🇵

Market cap: $50 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $4.5 billion.

Fact: JTI is the largest tobacco manufacturer in Japan.

5. Imperial Brands 🇬🇧

Market cap: $24 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $2.2 billion.

Fact: The company owns brands such as Davidoff and Gauloises.

6. Altria Group 🇺🇸

Market cap: $88 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $8.3 billion.

Fact: Altria owns the Marlboro brand in the US.

7. ITC Limited 🇮🇳

Market cap: $55 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $2.5 billion.

Fact: In addition to tobacco, ITC is involved in food production and the hotel business.

8. KT&G 🇰🇷

Market cap: $10 billion.

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $1.1 billion.

Fact: KT&G is the largest tobacco manufacturer in South Korea.

9. Swedish Match 🇸🇪

Market cap: $12 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $500 million.

Fact: The company specializes in smokeless tobacco products.

10. Eastern Company SAE 🇪🇬

Market cap: $1.5 billion

Profit: Net profit for 2021 was $100 million.

Fact: Eastern Company is the largest tobacco manufacturer in Egypt.

These companies continue to dominate the global tobacco market despite growing efforts to reduce tobacco consumption. 🚭

*Note: All financial data is current as of 2021 and is subject to change.*