On April 3, 2024, Logista presented the findings of the research titled “Smoke and Inhalation Products: Study on the Phenomenon of Illegality”, conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, at the Sala degli Atti Parlamentari of the Senate.

The study revealed that purchases made through unofficial channels result in a revenue loss of approximately 540 million euros. Specifically, in the electronic sector, the estimated lost revenue is around 410 million euros. This overall revenue loss translates into the loss of 5,100 jobs and 620 million euros in missed tax revenues. For e-cigarettes, the total value flowing online through unofficial channels reaches 65% of the total online market value. The study also addresses the market size of light cannabis, which has a total value of over 2 billion euros.

For more information, consult the Executive Summary or download the Full Presentation of the Study.

At the roundtable discussion—moderated by Mila Fiordalisi, Director of Cor.Com—the following participants were present:

→ Sen. Licia Ronzulli - Vice President of the Senate 

→ Dr. Ilaria Ugenti - Service Line Leader Corporate Reputation, Ipsos

→ Dr. Mario Antonelli - National President, Italian Tobacconists Federation

→ Col. Gaetano Cutarelli - Commander of the Special Goods and Services Unit, Guardia di Finanza

→ Dr. Flavio Romeli - National Coordinator, Assotabaccai

→ Dr. Francesca Torricelli - Director of the Tobacco Discipline Office, Customs and Monopolies Agency

→ Sen. Matteo Gelmetti - Member of the Budget Committee, Senate 

→ Hon. Giuseppe Mangialavori - Chairman of the Budget Committee, Chamber of Deputies

→ Sen. Fausto Orsomarso - Member of the Finance Committee, Senate 

→ Dr. Federico Rella - Vice President and Director of Corporate Affairs, Logista Italia

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