Top 10 Biggest Tobacco Companies in the World in 2017

3. British American Tobacco PLC (ADR) (NYSE:BTI)

Score: 14

Up on the third spot we have British American Tobacco, a company that was founded back in 1902. Nowadays, it is the leading company in its market in over 50 countries, although its products sell in over 180 nations. Among the brands that belong to BAT we can count Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent, and Pall Mall, as well as Rothmans.

The UK, where the company is based, has over 7.2 million smokers, shows data from the Public Health England, with the number dwindling rapidly over the past few years. Current policies within the country prohibit smoking in healthcare facilities, universities, government facilities, indoor offices, restaurants, pubs and bars, and public transport, in an effort to limit second-hand smoking issues.

The British American Tobacco has managed to rank up sales of over 19.9 billion, and the company’s market value reaches #123.8 billion.

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