Senegal Raises Tobacco Tax in Push for Fiscal Reform

• Government hikes specific tax on tobacco imports from 65% to 70%
• Policy part of broader plan to curb deficit and expand revenue base

Senegal has increased the specific tax applied to imported tobacco and tobacco products from 65% to 70%, as part of a broader effort to widen its tax base and boost government revenue. The hike, which also applies to tobacco waste and new tobacco products, was enacted under the 2025 Finance Act, the commerce ministry said this week.