UK HMRC Tobacco duties receipts
UK HMRC Tobacco duties receipts stood at £499m in Aug 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Public sector finances table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Public sector finances table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes on spending | |||||||||||
| Tobacco duties | 499 | 983 | 652 | 587 | 696 | 577 | 461 | 431 | 647 | 593 | |
| Spirits duties | 452 | 256 | 299 | 330 | 277 | 282 | 400 | 207 | 486 | 533 |
Understanding UK HMRC Tobacco duties receipts
Tobacco duties receipts across the United Kingdom quantify the specific excise levies applied to cigarettes, cigars, hand-rolling tobacco, and other processed nicotine products. This series aggregates the cash duties collected upon release for consumption across the United Kingdom, separating these specialised product excises from broader retail sales taxes.
Evaluating these receipts involves accounting for preemptive purchasing ahead of budget announcements, shifts in consumer consumption habits, and illicit trade enforcement activities. Monthly data points frequently display volatility caused by manufacturer clearance patterns rather than immediate shifts in smoking prevalence. Comparing current figures with identical months from prior years provides the most robust method for assessing medium-term revenue stability free from seasonal stock adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are subject to these tobacco duty collections?
- The series covers manufactured cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and hand-rolling tobacco released for sale across the United Kingdom.
- Why do tobacco duty receipts sometimes spike prior to fiscal announcements?
- Manufacturers often clear stock from warehouses ahead of anticipated duty rate increases to delay paying higher levies.
- Are vaping products included in this specific tax category?
- No, alternative nicotine delivery systems fall outside this traditional excise classification and are governed by separate regulatory frameworks.